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MEDALLIC
PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON
HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES
A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE COINS MEDALS
TOKENS AND CARDS
BY
W."S. BAKER
Author of " The Engraved Portraits of Washington," &c., &c.
! JAN 2018.^ .,
PHILADELPHIA
ROBERT M. LINDSAY
1885.
.45
Copynght 1885 by W. S. Baker
Press op Globe Pbimting House
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CONTENTS.
PAGE
Preface •■•
Coins or Washington Pieces
Washington before Boston 27
Declaration of Independence ,2
Peace of 1783 ,g
Military and Civil Career ,-
Eulogistic Inscriptions
Mount Vernon g
Birth, Death and Centennial Anniversary, Feb. 22, 1832 67
Funeral Medals
77
Indian Peace Medals g.
Headquarters during the War for Independence g5
Medals with Kosciusko, Lafayette, Franklin, and others 02
Medals with the Presidents of the United States _ 10,
Patriotic Inscriptions, Signature and Family Arms j,,
Masonic Medals
Statues, Monuments and Memorials ,,,
Society and Award Medals , ,0
Exhibitions, Fairs, Celebrations, Political and Calendar Medals j cq
Centennial Medals, 1876 jgi
Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 ,-2
Centennial Commemorations of Events in the War for Independence 170
Tokens ^^^
St»re Cards 200
Spielmarken 222
Miscellaneous g
Index „,„
239
PREFACE.
Washington Medals form no inconsiderable portion of that great
monument, which love and gratitude have so steadily builded, in
memory of the services and virtues of the foremost man in American
history.
This form of expression has, however, lost much of its historic
significance and fitness in the absence of a systematic arrangement,
by which all its features could be intelligently viewed and compre-
hended. Partial lists of the medals have been made, but without any
attempt at classification, which while useful within their limits, have at
the same time rather bewildered than aided the student or collector.
The lists by William S. Appleton published in the "American
Journal of Numismatics" in 1873 and 1876, record only those in his
own collection to the number of 344, without any effort at arrange-
ment either as to subject or chronology, while that by James Ross
Snowden published at Philadelphia in 1861, contains descriptions
restricted to the pieces (138) in the United States Mint. The former
being valuable as an accurate abstract of a remarkable collection —
since considerably increased — and the latter for the fac-simile engrav-
ings of many of the pieces included.
One other by W. Elliott Woodward, printed in 1865 for private
distribution, somewhat broader in treatment than either of those
mentioned, describes a portion of the medallic memorials of the death
of Washington, and is limited to forty-eight numbers.
iv PREFACE.
These, with a list of forty-nine numbers printed in the Appendix
to Tuckerman's "Character and Portraits of Washington," numerous
well known sale catalogues, together with the chapters on the Coins
or Washington Pieces, included in Dickeson's "American Numismatic
Manual," and the "Early Coins of America" by Sylvester S. Crosby,
of which last we have made liberal use in that division, comprise the
bibliography of the subject.
We have therefore undertaken to supply this deficiency of ar-
rangement, and while completing as far as possible the lists, have at
the same time endeavored to ascertain and assign to the different
pieces, the originals of the portraits thereon represented, which has
not as yet been attempted in any extended form that we are aware of
All of the original portraits of Washington, commencing with
that by Charles Willson Pe^le painted in 1772 and ending with the
one by Saint Memin in 1798, possess either on account of faithfulness
of representation, artistic excellence, or historical connection, an en-
grossing interest. Of these the Du Simitiere (1779), Joseph Wright
(1790), and Stuart (1796), have been introduced on medals, none of
which, excellent as they may be in other respects, are of that positive
character demanded by the requirements of medallic protraiture.
The Houdon bust however seems to fully meet the demand.
Modeled from a cast taken from the face at Mount Vernon in October,
1785, and used for the first time on the "Washington before Boston
Medal," it has not only come to be recognized as the medallic type,
but also as the standard portrait of Washington. No other represen-
tation of the features of the hero and statesman, which h is come
down to us from either painter or sculptor, conveys to the mind of
the observer, a fuller sense of individuality, .strength of character, and
PREFACE.
dignity of purpose. Its truthfulness to nature cannot reasonably be
doubted, and an examination of the portrait by Robert Edge Pine
painted a few months earlier, and that by Edward Savage five years
later in date, both of which possess similar characteristics, will con-
vince the most skeptical. The painting by Pine the work of a finished
artist, has always been classed as an admirable portrait, and the latter
although claiming no particular artistic excellence, certainly leaves
the impression of being a faithful portrayal of an individual.
Of the other portraits noticed, the Du Simitiere is best known,
from its being found on the Coins, while the profile by Wright — drawn
and etched in 1790 — quite as interesting and available, is but little
known, the representations thus far with one or two exceptions, being
anything but good translations.
The arrangement of the medals in groups, the designs, legends,
or inscriptions of the reverses in nearly all cases being the guide for
assignment, was found to be the most natural both for convenience of
reference and criticism, and while this method seems at first in conse-
quence of the number of divisions, to amplify, it really simplifies the
subject.
It needs but a glance at the titles of the different groups, to
reveal how the name of Washington is associated in the minds of a
people, with all their diversified interests, pursuits and enterprises.
Setting aside those referring directly to his own history, cu'il and
military, the memorials of his death, eulogistic inscriptions and quo-
tations from his pen, which comprise nearly all that properly speaking
may be termed Washington Medals, the work will be found to include
almost every subject, national, local and personal, which has arisen
during the century. If benevolence is to be awakened, patriotism
vi PREFACE.
aroused, emulation excited, temperance inculcated, industry stimu-
lated, or events to be celebrated, the mind of the designer seems to
turn at once to the Pater Patriae, and the medal struck for the purpose
or occasion, must of course, bear his head as the prominent object.
Many of those mentioned are not always harmonious in combina-
tion, and many again are really bad in design and execution, but an
examination of the entire list fails to show a single satirical reference.
All, whether satisfactory or not as works of the engraver, appropriate
or otherwise as to legend, inscription or combination, show nothing
but respect, a record which taking into consideration its extent,' is, we
imagine, unequaled in hiscory.
The statements as to the rarity of pieces have been carefully
guarded, and indeed we have abstained from giving any opinion on
those of little consequence either historically or artistically, confining
these remarks to important examples, or, where the fact is so clearly
established that the omission would indicate inexcusable carelessness.
It will be understood that in all the descriptions, the right and
the left, refer to the right and the left of the observer, as the piece is
held directly in front, and that where but one specimen has come to
the knowledge of the writer, either as a piece or as struck in a particu-
lar metal, the catalogue number, or, if in private hands the owner's
name, is given in verification.
In designating the different forms in which the medals have been
issued, bronze is frequently mentioned as one of the metals. The term
however is improperly applied, as the impressions thus referred to are
really struck in copper, and afterwards merely bronzed or stained in
imitation. Such pieces should therefore be termed copper-bronzed ;
but as the word bronze is universally used in this connection as if in-
PREFACE. vii
dicating a metal, we have adhered to the custom, although not en-
tirely satisfactory.
The size of the pieces as recorded, is regulated by the simple
method adopted by the "Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of
Philadelphia," now in general use in this country, and ' own as the
American scale. Each number indicates the sixteenth of .1 inch; thus
size 8 would be half an inch in diameter; size 16, one inch, and so
with the other numbers. No fraction.s have been introduced, the
^ number to which the piece approaches the nearest being used.
As the purpose of the work is to notice only medals proper, or
pieces struck between two dies, an obverse and reverse, medallions
have been entirely omitted, most of them being casts and the few
which have been struck difficult to determine. These medallions
often present curious and interesting portraits from good models, ar.d
a judicious selection adds considerable value to a Washington collf;c-
tion, but even if recorded, the ordinary form of description in che
absence of reverses, inscriptions, or particular references, would con-
vey but a limited idea to the mind of the reader.
We are indebted to William H. Key and George T. Morgan,
engravers at the United States Mint, and George H. Lovett, of New
York, for important technical information, and to R. Coulton Davis
and Francis S. Hoffman, of Philadelphia, for many valuable sugges-
tions courteously tendered during the progress of the work.
W. S. BAKER.
Philadelphia, Nov. i, iSS/j..
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
The Coins or Washington Pieces as they are usur ^j^, ermed, form
an interesting group of the series under consideration.
The year 1783, the date of the earliest, witnessed sc ne of the most
important ejjents Jn.the histpry pf ourjixmnltj;, t!?e cl smg scenes in
the struggle for independence. The proclamation of peace, the dis-
bandment of the American Army, the departure of the British, and
the event of December 23d, when Washington in an address full of
dignity and patriotism, returned to the authority which created it, his
Commission as Commander. " Having now finished the work assigned
me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate
farewell to this august body under whose orders I have so long
acted, I here offer my Commission, and take my leave of all the em-
ployments of public life."
With this year then commences, and most fitly, our record of the
Medallic Memorials of Washington, a record constantly being added
to, and which we hope in the interests of the Republic, may never stop
increasing.
All the pieces in this list bearing the date 1783, as well as the
Double Head Cent, had their origin in England, issued either as tokens
or for speculative purposes to meet the demand for a circulation in this
country. The portraits on these pieces are purely imaginary, having
no resemblance whatever to Washington, and indeed it is apparent
that none could have been intended. This will also include the
2 (9)
lo COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
"Geoigius Triumpho," and the "Naked Bust Cent" of 1792, both
tradesmen's tokens, the latter presenting a head distinctively Roman in
character, and well executed.
The heads on Washington the Great, the Confederatio 1785, and
the New Jersey Cent, all of American origin, present again portraits
very far from any original and still more uninteresting, the name alone
indicating the purpose of the engraver. But with the Large and Small
Eagle cents of 1791, both of English origin, the work of Hancock,
a well-known Birmingham engraver of the time, and no doubt intended
as patterns for a copper coinage for this country, we have an authentic
portrait of Washington. This head is also given on the Halfpenny
tokens of 1791 and 1793, the Half Dollar of 1792 (No. 20), the Grate
Cent 179S (a store card), the Liberty and Security pieces, and the
North Wales tokens, all of English origin. It it also found on the
Washington Half Dollars of 1792 (Nos. 23 and 24), executed by Peter
Getz, an ingenious mechanic and self-taught engraver of Lancaster, Pa.,
near which place he was born about the year 1768. The head was
no doubt copied from the Large Eagle Cent, and although not so well
modeled, nor as accurate in outline, is well engraved and quite inter-
esting as the production of a young man, with but limited facilities.
This portrait, drawn from life at Philadelphia in the winter of
1778-79, by Pierre Eugene Du Simitiere, a Swiss gentleman of culture
who settled in that city in 1766, became known in Europe through,
engravings published at Madrid in 1781, at Paris, and in London in
1783. The original is not in existence, and there is reason to suppose
that it was merely a drawing in pencil or water colors, which being
sent abroad for engraving was carelessly laid aside and forgotten. The
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. ii
heads on these pieces bear a close resemblance to the prints, which
must have furnished the models for their execution.
As a portrait of Washington, this profile does not reveal any very
striking characteristics, and we imagine that while Du Simitiere may
be considered quite a neat draughtsman, his talent did not extend to
catchii^g^likenesSj^ither physical or mental.
The pieces of the year 1792 known as the "Washington Half
Dollars" (Nos. 20, 23 and 24) were struck from experimental dies for
a gold and silver coinage, in anticipation of the establishment of a
Mint for the country. The bill for that purpose which originated in
the Senate, proposed that, " upon one side of each of the said coins,
there shall be an impression or representation of the head of the
President of the United States for the time being, with an inscription
"which shall express the initial or first letter of his Christian or first
name, and his surname at length, the succession of the Presidency
numerically, and the year of the coinage;" the reverse of the gold and
silver coins to bear the figure or representation of an eagle with the
inscription, "United States of America," and the reverse of the copper
coins, an inscription expressing the denomination. The House of
Representatives, however, struck out the words referring to the head of
the President, and declared that, " upon one side of each of the said
•coins, there shall be an impression emblematic of liberty, with an in-
scription of the word Liberty."
The bill thus amended became a law April 2, 1792, and the so-
called "Washington Half Dollars" remain as pattern pieces, No. 24
possessing the best claim for recognition, as it is apparent that the
-original text of the bill was founded on specimens submitted to the
12 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
Senate Committee, a number being struck in copper for the purpose,
as well as for presentation to the different members of both branches
of Congress.
The objection to placing the portrait of Washington on the coin-
age of the country, which prevailed at the time of the establishment
of the Mint, would not be so forcibly entertained in our day, as numis-.
matic teaching informs us as to its historical significance, and all fears
of a monarchical tendency have long since been dissipated. The
currency of a country should convey some idea of its history, and the
placing of the heads of the successive Presidents on our coins, would
be of great service in that direction, which cannot be the case under
the present system. But in all probability we will continue as we
began, and the liberty head will go on indefinitely.
Of the pieces with fictitious portraits, which in consequence! of
not bearing the name of Washington, have uncertain positions in this
group. No. 7 "Georgius Triumpho," is well known. The head re-
sembles that upon some of the coins of George III., but as at the date
of issue, that monarch was not especially successful, at least as regards
his American enterprise, it is more than probable that the designer,,
prepared as the piece was for circulation m this country, intended to
commemorate the triumph of the American George. We therefore
incline to the opinion, that the "Georgius Triumpho" has quite as
good a claim as the other pieces of 1783, to be included in the Wash-
ington Scries.
The legend of No. 12, "Non Vi Virtute \'ici," — not by force but
by manhood have I conquered — is so pertinent in connection with
Washington, that we have no hesitation whatever in recording it. The
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 13
piece is quite a recent claimant for position, having been brought to
light only three years ago, when it was acquired by the present
possessor.
No. 13 the New York "Non Vi Virtute Vici," is classed quite as
often among the Washington pieces as with the New York coppers.
The portrait bears a slight resemblance to Washington and we think
was so intended, but the legend as in the case of No. 12, should de-
termine the question.
The portrait on No. 27 struck with a reverse of the Half Cent of
1793 — the first year of the regular coinage, — is different again from
all others in this list, and may have been copied from the original by
Edward Savage, painted in New York in 1790. The transposition
from a three-quarter face into a profile, will account for the difference
in expression. The head is in quite high relief altogether unsuited
for a coin, and the piece may rather be considered in the light of a
fancy production, not intended as a pattern.
The two cent and five cent pattern pieces of the United States
Mint of the years 1863-66 all bear the Houdon head. The reverses
of Nos. 38, 39, and 40 were adopted, but issued of course with different
obverses.
" I. UNITY STATES CENT 1783.
Obz'crsc. — Bust in a R.mian mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend.
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783
Reverse. — ONE CENT within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a
bow; below, is the fraction -j-^ Legend. UNITY STATEIS OF
AMERICA
Size iS. Copper.
14 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
2. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend.
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • [A different
head from No. i.]
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, with an olive branch in her
extended right hand, and supporting in her left the staff and liberty-
cap. Legend. UNITED STATES
Size 18. Copper.
3. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend.
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • [Same head
as No. 2.]
Reverse. — [Same design as No. 2.] Legend. UNITED STATES
Edge. — An engrailed line.
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
The head and figure are the same as No. 2, but the letters are heavier, and the date
larger.
4. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing ' the left, laureated. Legend.
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 •
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, with an olive branch in her ex-
tended right hand, and supporting in her left, the staff and liberty-
cap. Legend. UNITED STATES; in e.xergue, t. w. i. e. s.
Size 18. Copper.
Of this piece two dies are found differing in the letters and spacing, both on the obverse
;1 reverse, but the heads ai\d ligures appear to be the same ; the figures, however, arc
*.i ent from that on No. 2, and not so well executed. One variety is struck with an
i. ;.;railed line on the edge.
5. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend.
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 •
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COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 15
Reverse. — [Similar design to No. 4.] Legejid. UNITED STATES;
in exergue, T. w. i. E. s.
Size 18. Copper, Crosby 284...
A different head from either Nos. i or 2, and the drapery has a button on it. The
rever.'^p is also frnm anotlier die: liian No. 4.
6. DOUBLE HEAD CENT.
Obverse. — Bus-t in uniform, facing the left, laureated; beneath, is an
elongated star of eight points. Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, laureated ; beneath, is a
similar star. . Legend. _ ONE .QENT
Size 77. Copper.
The busts on the obverse ;md reverse are the same, with slight dilterences in tlie execu-
tion. The head is similar to that on No. 4.
7. GEORGIVS TRIUMPHO 1783.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, laureated. Legend. GEOR-
GIVS TRIUMPHO.
Reverse. — The goddess of Liberty facing the left, behind a framework
of thirteen bars, with a fleur-de-lis at each corner; in her right hand
she holds an olive branch, and her left supports the staff of liberty;
beneath, is the date 1783 Legend. VOCE POPOLI
Size 18. Copper.
6. V(/ASHINGTON THE GREAT.
Obverse— \{t2.6. facing the right. Legend. WASHINGTON •
THE . GREAT • D • G •
Reverse. — A chain composed of thirteen rings, each bearing the
initials of one of the thirteen original States, and on the central
space 84
Size I J. Copper.
Only two specimens known, one in the collection at the U. S. Mint (S. 74), the other
in the cabinet of William S. Appleton of Boston (A. 48).
i6 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
9. CONFEDERATIO 17854
Obverse.— Bust facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON.
Reverse. — A cluster of thirteen large stars upon a central field of size
8, within a glory of twenty-four groups of fine rays. Legend.
CONFEDERATIO • 1785 •
Size 18. Copper, Appleton 12.
10. WASHINGTON CENT i786.t
Obverse.— Bnst facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON.
[Same obverse as No. 9.]
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales
gules, a chief azure; a bundle of arrows in his right talon, and an
olive branch in his left; about his head, thirteen stars. Legend:
* E • PLURIBUS UNUM • 1786
Size 18. Copper, Appleton ij.
11. NEW JERSEY WASHINGTON CENT.J
Obverse.— Bust facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON.
[Same obverse as No. 9.]
Reverse. — A shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure. Legend.
* E ♦ PLURIBUS * UNUM *
Size 18. Copper, Crosby 1165.
This piece, found in a lot of oM coppers about ten yeans ngo, by Mr. John W. Hasel-
tine, of Philadelphia, was purchaaiil at the Crosby sale, June, 1883, by Ix>rin G. Parmelee,
of Boston, for six hundred and tv,enty dollars, the highest price as yet paid for any single
Washington pifce. The date is probably 17S6.
12. NON VI VIRTUTE V\Q.\.— New Jersey.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right. Legend. NON VI
VIRTUTE VICI.
Reverse. — A shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure. Legend.
* E ♦ PLURIBUS * UNUM *
Size 18. Copper.
I The Early Coins of America. Plate VII. J Idem, p. 352.
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
17
Only one specimen known ; it is in the cabinet of Lorin G. Parmelee. The head is dif-
ferent and smaller than the three preceding numbers, and the shield i^ also smaller than
that on No. II.
13. NEW YORK WASHINGTON CENT.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. NON VI
VIRTUTE VICI
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, facing the right, holding the
scales of Justice in her left hand, and supporting in her right the
staff and libwty-cap. Legeitd. NEO - EBORACENSIS •; in ex-
ergue, 1780
Size 18. Copper, very rare.
14. ROBINSON S WASHINGTON CENT.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON PRESIDENT .1789
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales
gules; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of twelve
arrows in his left; in his beak, a ribbon inscribed unum e pluri-
BUS
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
A piece of recent date, published about 1863, by the late Alfred S. Robinson of Hart-
ford, Conn. The dies were executed by George H. Lovett of New York. The head is
similar to that on No. 2X.
15. LARGE EAGLE CENT 1791.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHING-
TON PRESIDENT 1791
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, si.x pales
gules; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of thirteen
arrows in his left; in his beak, a ribbon inscribed unum e pluri-
Bus and above his head, the words ONE CENT
£^^^.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • x •
Size ig. Copper.
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COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
i6. SMALL EAGLE CENT 1791.
Obverse. — Bust in uniforin, facing the left. Legend. WASHING-
TON PRESIDENT. [Same head as No. 15.]
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a
shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure ; in his right talon an
olive branch, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; about his head
are eight stars, above them an arch of clouds, reaching from w'ng
to wing, and above the clouds, the words ONE CENT; under the
eagle is the date 1791
Edge.— UnVYED STATES OF AMERICA • k .
Size ig. Copper.
An impression with edge lettered " Payable at Macclesfield Liverpool or Congleton,"
and one in brass, are recorded in the Bushnell sale, Nos. 1236, 1237. Also two trial
strikes of the head, the coat without buttons and blank reverse, one with edge lettered,
" Payable at the warehouse of Thos. & Alexr. Hutchison," and the other, " Payable at
Macclesfield Liverpool or Congleton," will be noticed in Bushnell, 1242, and Crosby, 299.
17. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY 1791.
(9(ji,^rj^. —Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT 1791 [Same obverse as No. 15.]
Reverse. — A ship sailing to the right; beneath, are two oak branches,
crossed. Legend. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY
£^^<.._PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVER-
POOL • < •
Size 18. Copper, extremely rare.
18. SHIP HALFPENNY 1793.
Obverse.-— ^\.\s\. in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT. [Same obverse as No. 16.]
Reverse. — A ship sailing to the right; on a panel beneath, is the date
1793 Legend. HALFPENNY
Edge.—^KYKm.E IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVER-
POOL • X .
Size ig. Copper.
An impression in brass, is noted in the Bushnell sale, No. 1256.
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 19
19. NAKED BUST CENT 1792.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, filleted. Legend. WASH-
INGTON PRESIDENT. 1792
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a
shield argent, six pales gules; in his right talon an olive branch,
and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left; about his head six stars,
and above them, the word CENT
^^^.'.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • • ■ • y- ■
Size 18. Copper, extremely rare.
20. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR 1792.
Thirteen Stars.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT 1792 [Same head as No. 15.]
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales
gules, a chief azure; an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle
of thirteen arrows in his left; on a ribbon in his beak unum e plu-
RiBus and above his head thirteen stars, twelve in a curve reaching
from wing to wing, and one beneath, just over the head.
-fi'^^^.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - >
Size 20. Silver.
An impression in gold, formerly owned by M. I. Cohen of Baltimore, is now in the
cabinet of Lorin G. Parmelee of Boston. Mr. Crosby in " The Early Coins of America,"
speaks of having seen only four impressions from these dies in silver; no additional speci-
mens have come to the knowledge of the writer. The stars are six-pointed.
21. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR 1792.
Thirteen Stars, Copper.
Obverse.— 'QwzX. in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT 1792 [Same obverse as No. 20.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 20.]
Edge.—YXaxa. or lettered UNITED STATES- OF AMERICA - x
Size ip. Copper, excessively rare.
20 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
22. WASHINGTON CENT.
Obrerse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH-
INGTON BORN VIRGINIA FEB. 11. 1732. [Same head as
No. 15.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 20.]
Size 20. Copper, Holland 8j2.
23. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR l^<j2.— Ge/z .<:c.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING-
TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, si.x pales
gules, a chief azure; an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle
of thirteen arrows in his left. Legend. UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Sise 21. Silver, Bnshnell i2jj.
These dies were the work of Peter Get?, of L.incaster, Pa., referred to in the text. The
reverse die does not appear to have been approved, as it was defaced by a cut made by a
chisel, intended no doubt as a mark of condemnation. The head is similar to that en No.
15, from which in all probability it was copied. Only one impression is known; it is now
in the collection of Lorin G. Parmelee.
24. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR ^^^^.—Geiz sc.
Ft/teen Stars.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING-
TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792 [Same obverse as No. 23.]
Reverse. T-Kn eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a
shield argent, seven pales gules, a chief azure; in his right talon
an olive branch, and a 'bv idle of six arrows in his left ; about !vs
head, fifteen stars. Leg-^>/. .UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Size 22. Silver, extt. tely rare.
This reverse is also the work of Peter Getz. A copy of this piece executed about 1858,
by tlie late Robert Lovett, Jr., for Wdliam fdler of Philadelphia, is well known. Impres-
sions were taken in Silver, G. Silver, Cojjper, Brass and Tin. The word copy on the
reverse has been occasionally removed from impressions.
I
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
21
25. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR lyfz.
Fifteen Stars, Copper.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING-
TON. PRESIDENT. I. " 1792 [Same obverse as No. 23.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 24.]
Size 21. Copper, rare.
26. WASHINGTON HALF TiO\A.h.YL.—Fonrohert.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASH-
INGTON PRESIDENTI. 1792
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales
gules, a chief azure; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bun-
dle of eleven arrows in his left. Legend. UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
Size 22. Silver, Anihon Part V. ^oj.
This piece, which appears to exist in but a. single impression, became known to col-
lectors through the catalogue of the Jules Fonrobert collection. No. 6103, sold at Berlin,
Germany, February, 1878. It was purchased at that time, by Prof. Charles E. Anthon of
New York, since deceased, and is now owned by T. Harrison Garrett of Baltimore.
The obvefse — although the head is different in drawing and expression — is probably a
copy of No. 24, but we have no information as to when, where, or by whom it was exe-
cuted. The transposition of the numeral in the legend to a final letter, will be noticed.
27. HALF CENT 1793.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; above, is the word
LIBERTY and beneath, the date 1793
Reverse. — HALF CENT inscribed between laurel branches, tied by
a bow; beneath, is the fraction ^ Legend. UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
Edge.— TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Size i^. Copper.
Only two specimens known. Snowden 39 and Bushnell 1254.
28. WASHINGTON DOLLAR.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left.
TON PRESIDENT 1794
Legejid. WASHING-
22 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
^
Reverse. — An eagle standing within a wreath formed of olive branches.
Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size 26. Silver, Appleton jj.
A fabrication of late years. A specimen in copper is noticed in the McCoy sale, No.
2461.
29. GRATE CENT 1795.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. G. WASH-
INGTON. THE FIRM FRIEND TO PEACE & HUMANITY *
Reverse. — An open fire-place with a grate, beneath which, LONDON
1795. Legend. PAYABLE BY CLARK & HARRIS 13.
WORMWOOD ST. BISHOPSGATE •
Edge. — Engrailed.
Size 18. Copper.
This piece occurs with efige lettered, "Payable .it I^ndon Liverpool or Bristol."!
There are two dies of the obverse, in one of which, the letters of the legend are nearer
together r.t the bottom, than in the other. The head is of the same type as No. 15, but
different in drawing and expression. An impression iu brass, is noted in the Bushnell
sale. No. 1263.
30. LIBERTY AND SECURITY.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON. [Similar head to No. 15.]
Reverse — A shield argent, seven pales gules, impaling argent, fifteen
mullets, ^nU above, an eagle displaced, with an olive branch in his
right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in his left. Legend.
LIBER.TY AND SECURITY
Edge.—AV^ ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NA-
TIONS :: : ::
Size 21. Copper.
An im]iression in brass is noted in the sale of Aprril, 1863. Impressions also occur, in
which the final "S" is omitted from the last word on the edge.
f Am. Journal of Numismatics, July, 1877, p. 23.
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 23
31. LIBERTY AND SECURITY 1795.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON [Same head as No. 29.]
Reverse. — A shield argent, seven pales gules, impaling azure, fifteen
mullets, and above, an eagle displayed, with an olive branch in his
right talon, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; beneath, divided
by the shield, is the date 1795 Legend. LIBERTY AND
SECURITY
Edge.— ? AY AQUE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL *
Size iS. Copper.
Sijecitnens occur with edge lettered, "Birmingham, Redruth & Swansea," also, "An
asylum for the oppress'd of all nations." One with plain edge size 17, Bushnell, 1260.
32. LIBERTY AND SECURITY 1795.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. • GEORGE
WASHINGTON • [Similar head to No. 29.]
Reverse. — A shield, paly of sixteen argent and gules, impaling argent,
fifteen mullets; above the shield an eagle displayed, an olive branch
in his right talon, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; the date
1795 is divided by the shield. Legend. .LIBERTY AND SE-
CURITY.
Edge.—A."^ ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NA-
TIONS :: : ::
Size 21. Copper.
<Jnly two specimens are known, viz., Appleton 37, and Crosby 302.
33. WASHINGTON DOLLAR.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHING-
TON PRESIDENT 1796; the whole surrounded by a beaded
circle, from which rays proceed outward.
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, a shield upon his
breast, an olive branch in Iii.s right talon, and a bundle of six ar-
rows in his left; about his head fifteen stars. Legend. UNITED
24
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
STATES OF AMERICA ; the whole surrounded by rays pro-
ceeding inward.
Size 24..
Described from No. 43, Plate XI, of Sjiowden's •' Medallic Memorials of Washington
in the Mint of the United States." The piece which was owned at the time (1861), by
H. Drumheller, of Schuylkill Co., I'a., had been only temporarily deposited at the Mint,
and was included in the collection through error.
GEORGEIVS
34. NORTH WALES TOKEN.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend.
WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 15.]
Reverse. — A harp, with a star at each side of the base, and sur-
mounted by a crown, over which is another star. Legend.
NORTH WALES
Size //. Copper.
An impression of this piece on a thick ]>lanchet llie edge lettereil, " Payable in Lancas-
ter I^ndon or Bristol," will be noticed in the Crosby sale No. 310.
35. NORTH WALES TOKEN.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGEIVS
WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 34.]
Reverse. — A harp, with two small stars at each side, and surmounted
by a crown, over which is a fleur-de-lis. Legend. NORTH
WALES
Size ly. Copper, Crosby jog.
36. NORTH WALES TOKEN.
Obverse. — Bust facing the right.
Reverse. — A harp surmounted tiy a crown. Legend. NORTH
WA,LES
Size ly. Copper, Snoivdei loi.
This piece is described by Siiowden as being the same as No. 34, but witli bust facing
right. This is an error, as the head on examination is entirely difierent. The reverse also
shows a star at each side of the crown. T he obverse ard reverse are much worn, the
legend on the obverse showing only the three la.^l letters "TON ", and the reverse in parts is
quite indistinct.
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES. 25
37. PATTERN TWO CENTS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, a star on each side; below,
is the date 1863 Legend. GOD AND OUR COUNTRY
Reverse. — 2 CENTS in a wreath of wheat, tied by a band; the
word cents in a curved h"ne. Legend. UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Size 15. Copper. Nickel. Aluminum.
38. PATTERN TWO CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 37.]
Reverse.— 2 CENTS in a wreath of wheat, tied by a bow; the word
cents in a slightly curved line. Legend. UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Size 15. Copper. Aluminum,
39. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
(9(Jwrj^.— Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 1866
Legend. IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse.— Ti surrounded by thirteen stars; below, CENTS Legend.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size ij. Nickel.
40. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 39.]
Reverse. — 5 within a circle of thirteen stars and thirteen rays; below,
CENTS Legend UNIFED STATES OF AMERICA
Size ij. Nickel.
41. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [.Same as No. 39.J *
Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow.
Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size I J. Copper. Nickel.
There are two varieties of this reverse, the difference being in the size of the numeral.
4
26 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
42. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 39.]
Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size ij. Copper. Nickel.
43. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 18G6
Legend. GOD AND OUR COUNTRY
Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Legi-nd. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size ij. Copper. Nickel.
An entirely different head from No. 39, being larger and bolder.
44. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 43.]
Rei'erse. — 5 within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow.
Legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size /J. Copper. Nickel.
45. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 1866
Legend. UNIiZD STATES OF AMERICA [Same head as
No. 39.]
Reverse. — 5 CENTS within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a
bow. Lege7id. IN GOD WE TRUST
Size IJ. Copper. Nickel.
46. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 45. J
Reverse. — 5 surrounded by thirteen stars; below, CENTS Legend.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size IJ. Copper.
WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON.
' 'Hostibus prima fugatis. ' '
The Siege of Boston by the Continental Army, ended by the
British evacuating the city on the Seventeenth day of March, 1776.
This event was a cause of general rejoicing, and on the twenty-fifth
day of the month, Congress passed the following resolution. "That
the thanks of this Congress, in their own name, and in the name of
the Thirteen United Colonies, whom they represent, be presented to
his Excellency General Washington, and the Officers and Soldiers
under his command, for their wise and spirited conduct in the siege
and acquisition of Boston; and that a Medal of gold be struck in
commemoration of this great event, and presented to his Excellency;
and that a Committee of three be appointed to prepare a letter of
thanks, and a proper device for the Medal."
The Committee was composed of John Adams, John Jay, and
Stephen Hopkins.
The dies for th>j medal ordered in pursuance of the above* quoted
resolution, were executed at Paris in 1786, by Pierre Simon Duvivier
am eminent engraver, the device and inscriptions being furnished by
the FCoyal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. The bust
was modeled after the one by Jean Antoine Houdon the celebrated
French sculptor, executed from a cast of the face, taken by him at
Mount Vernon in October 1785, as referred to in the preface. Houdon
returned to Paris in January 1786.
This medal, the only one of Washington ordered by Congress,
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28 WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON.
may be considered both in an historic and artistic point of view, the
most important of the entire Washington series. It commemorates
one of the prominent events in the history of the Revoluticrti, and
also presents the first authentic medalHc portrait of Washington. The
head rather too fully developed in the modeling, is admirably exe-
cuted, and is held by many to be tJie standard medallic portrait, while
the reverse as to design and workmanship surpasses at)y other in the
record, t
The impression in gold struck for presentation to Washington,
remained in possession of the descendants of a collateral branch of
the family, until the winter of 1876, when it was purchased for the
sum of Five thousand Dollars by fifty citizens of Boston, and given
to the city. It is now in the Boston Public Library, the Trustees of
that Institution having been selected as its custodians.
A silver impression from the same dies also owned by Washing-
ton, said to have been presented to him by the French government
and subsequently owned by Daniel Webster, is now the property of
the Mass. Historical Society, donated April 16, 1874 by Peter Harvey
the then owner. It forms one of a set of eleven medals all in silver,
struck expressly for Washington, from the dies ordered by the Con-
tinental Congress, between the years 1776 and 1781 in honor of differ-
ent revolutionary heroes. Three or four other impressions in silver
— original reverse — are said to be in existence, but their whereabouts
is unknown to the writer.
t Electrotype copies of this head made in New York some t^'. nt' /ears ago, for a Mr.
J. Crutchett, are well known. The bust is surrounded bv 3 '•la ssic b'ad, and beneath it
appears, .4. Demarest Sc: the substitution of this name in lifci' i- the eal engraver, is an
unwarranted assumption.
WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON. 29
A small medal published at Philadelphia about the year 1859,
known a(S "The Siege of Boston Medalet," also commemorates this
event. It was the work of the late Robert Lovett Jr. of that' city,
being No. 2 of a series of three, the others not referring to Washing-
ton. Mr. Lovett died November 1878; he was a good designer and
engraver.
The obverse of this piece an equestrian figure, has been struck,
or as usually termed muled, with a draped and also with an undraped
bust of Washington. Both of these were engraved by Robert Lovett
Jr. after the Houdon model, the first being originally combined with
a reverse bearing the inscription " Pro Patria," and the second with
"Dickeson's Coin & Medal Safe," as described in the appropriate
groups. As medals they are of course foreign to this connection, but
have been included in the list on account of the obverse.
47. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON MEDAL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, DU
viviER PARIS. F. Lcgettd. GEORGIO WASHINGTON SV-
PREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS ;
at the base, COMITIA AMERICANA
Reverse. — To the left on an eminence, Washington and his staff
mounted, in the distance, the City of Boston being evacuated by
the British, and in the middle ground, the American troops drawn
up ready to take possession ; to the right a fort, and near it two
cannon on one of which, is inscribed duviv. Legend. HOSTI-
BUS PRIMO FUGATLS; in exergue, BOSTONIUM RECU-
PERATUM XVII. MARTII MDCCLXXVI.
Size ^j. Bronze, rare.
A type metal ca.st of a reverse similar to the above, with the Roman numeral D omittecl
from the date, has come under the notice of the writer. This would indicate the Execution
of another die before the one described, but discarded in consequence of the error in the
date. No struck impression of this reverse is known to us.
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48. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON MEDAL.
Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 47.]
Reverse. — [Same design as No. 47, but from a different die.] Legend.
HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS ; in exergue, BOSTONIUM
RECUPERATUM XVII MARTII MDCCLXXVI
Size 4j. Silver. Bronze.
The dies of the obverse and of this reverse are in the Museum of the Mint at Paris,
and impressions can be obtained. Slight differences are noticed throughout the reverse,
the one most plainly marl<ed being the omission of one leg of a horse, in the group of
officers to the left. In the original (No. 47), the legs immediately beneath the horse rid-
den by Wa.shington, consist of four, in this reverse only three appear. The letters of the
legend and those in exergue, the latter without punctuation, are also different. The sup-
position is, that the die of the original reverse became impaired or broke in the striking,
and the present reverse was executed to replace it.
49. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON.— MW Medal.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 47.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 48.]
Size ^2. Bronze.
This medal furnished at the United States Mint, is struck from gun metal dies made in
i860, from a medal wilh the second reverse. The manner of making these dies is as fol-
lows. The medal is submitted to a heavy pressure from gun metal heated almost mto a
state of fusion, thus conveying to the metal in intaglio the obverse ^nd reverse of the orig-'
inal piece, and forming dies from which the mint medals are struck. These impressions
are necessarily much inferior to the originals.
50. SIEGE OF BOSTON MEDALET.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing ;
in the distance appears the city, and to the right the American en-
campment ; to the left a battery. Legend. GEO : WASHING-
TON. 1776
Reverse.— SIF.GE OF BOSTON 1775-6 in three lines, within a
wreath of olive branches tied by a bow, and connected at the top
by a drum, two flags, and a stack of arms grouped ; below the
WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON. 31
wreath in a curved line, lovett's series no. 2. philada : Edge
reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass.
Impressions from these dies have been taken after the legend on the obverse, and the
words, '^Lovett's Series No. 2. Philada:" were partially erased. They are easily recog-
nized, as much of the detail in the distance and to the left on the obverse has also been
removed, and the words on the reverse are still legible. Struck witli a plain edge. Tliesc
dies were desti'oyed quite recently.
51. GEO: WASHINGTON 1776.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 50.]
Reverse. — Bust of VVa.shington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the
right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
52. GEO: WASHINGTON 1776.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 50.]
Reverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, LOVETT and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON * SECURITY * Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
The Declaration of Independence will never lack in interest nor
lose in importance, by being constantly referred to or delineated, and
of the many attempts which have been made to perpetuate this event,
and fix it in the memories of our people, the well known painting by
Trumbull takes a positive position.
But paintings are impaired by time and subject to accidents, while
prints and ordinary reproductions are easily destroyed. Metal alone
approaches the indestructible, and when Charles C. Wright carried
out his idea of reproducing this picture in connection with Washing-
ton, as a National Medal, he not only left a testimonial of his patriot-
ism and artistic ability, but also bequeathed to posterity a legacy
which will survive and always be appreciated.
This med^l the largest of the Washington series, and second only
in importance to the " Washington before Boston Medal," was executed
by the engraver a few years previous to his decease, which occurred
June 7, 1854, at the age of fifty-eight. Mr. Wright an American by
birth and the best die engraver this country has produced, was
the author of numerous works, many of them quite equal to this in
merit, but his name will perhaps be better preserved by means of the
"Independence Medal," than by any other of his efforts.
The head after Houdon is the best medallic portrait of Washing-
ton known to us, conveying all the truth and character of the original,
and is remarkable for its excellence of execution, simplicity of treat-
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. 33
merit and dignity of expression. The reverse is admirably engraved,
and is a faithful copy of the picture by Trumbull, representing the
Congress of 1776 and'the Committee making their report of the famous
Declaration.
A medal issued at Philadelphia in the latter part of November
1807, the work of John Reich a German by birth, at the time a resi-
dent of that city and an assistant engraver at the United States Mint,
had for a reverse a design representing the American' beaver gnawing
at the over-shadowing British oak, the obverse bearing a portrait of
Franklin. According to a notice in a contemporary Journal — the
Aurora — of December ist, of the same year, fine impressions of this
medal had that day been presented to George Clymer and Dr. Ben-
jamin Rush, as surviving members of the Congress that declared the
Independence of America, the medal having been struck in com-
memoration of that splendid event.
Subsequently, this reverse was struck with an obverse by the
same engraver, containing busts of Washington and Franklin together,
the former in uniform. This is the medal second described in this
list. No. 54.
No. 55 issued in 1834 appears to be of English work, the head
after Stuart resembling somewhat that on the " Halliday Medal," de-
scribed in a succeeding group; the device of tiie reverse, an eagle in
flight with a scroll bearing the words, " All men are created equal,
July 4, 1776," exhibits a freedom of execution, and excellence of
drawing, which could only proceed from a practiced hand. The name
of Lafayette introduced on the obverse, in connection with the Presi-
dents of the United States from 1789 to 1834, the year of his decease,
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34 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
is a graceful tribute to the memory of one, whose unselfish services in
support of the Declaration, have endeared him to every American.
No. 56 by J. A. Bolen of Springfield, Mass., presents the Houdon
profile. The reverse of this piece is a copy of the obverse of the
medal known as the "Libertas Americana," executed at Paris in 1783
by Dupre, at the instance of Franklin, in commemoration of the
Declaration of Independence, and the surrenders of Burgoyne and
Cornwallis.
53. INDEPENDENCE MEDAL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, C. c. wrigiit.
D & F. GEORGE WASHINGTON in two parallel lines, divided
by the bust.
Reverse. — A copy of Trumbull's picture of the Congress of 1776, and
the Committee making their report of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence; above, is inscribed DECLARATION OF and beneath,
INDEPENDENCE JULY 4™ 1776. Near the edge in a curved
line, c. c. wright. fecit
Size 5^. Bronze, 7)ery rare. Tin, Bushnell i2'/j.
Admirable electrclypf copie.s of this medal are in e.^islence. They were made a few
years ago by a Mr. G. Segebaden, and are quite deceptive.
54. THE AMERICAN BEAVER.
Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin accolated, facing the left,
the former in uniform; on edge of arm, r.
Reverse. — The American beaver gnawing at the English oak, symboliz-
ing the destruction of British authority in the American Colonies,
In exergue, 1776
Size 26. Bronze.
The second use of thi.s observe. It was originally struck with a reverse refeiTing to the
Peace of 1 783, No. 58 of the catalogue.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. 35
55. THE AMERICAN EAGLE.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in unifoi-m, facing the left; beneath the
bust, J. H. H. Around the bust in three circular lines, G. WASH-
INGTON EL"^ 1789 SERV? 8 YEARS J. ADAMS EL. 1797,
4 Y. T. JEFFERSON EL. 1801 8 Y. J. MADISON EL. 1809
8 Y. J. MONROE EL. 1817 8 Y. J. Q. ADAMS EL. 1825
4 Y. A. JACKSON EL. 1829 LAFAYETTE APPOINTED
MAJ GE':' OF THE U. S. ARMY 1777 DIED MAY 20, 1834
Reverse. — An eagle in flight, the United States shield in his right
talon, and an olive branch and a scroll inscribed, ALL MEN ARE
CREATED EQUAL JULY 4. 1776. in his left talon ; at the top,
the word INDEPENDENCE and at the base, the date 1834 con-
nected by a row of thirteen stars. Edge — plain or engrailed.
Size J2. Tin, rare.
An impression, with the additional names M. Van Buren, W. H. Harason, and J. K.
Polk on the obverse, and the date 1834 removed from the reverse of the piece, in rather a
clumsy manner, is in the cabinet at the United States Mint. \_Snowden No. //.]
56, LIBERTAS AMERICANA.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; beneath
the bust, BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse. — Head of Liberty facing the left, with hair streaming back-
wards, and over the right shoulder a pole and liberty-cap; on edge
of shoulder, bolen Legend. LIBERTAS. AMERICANA. In
exergue, 4 JUIL • 1776.
Size i6. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
PEACE OF 1783.
The following advertisement appears in the issue of December
28, 1805, of the United States Gazette, published at Philadelphia.
"A medal worthy of the illustrious Washington has been executed
in Philadelphia by a German artist (J. Reich] upon the designs of a
person of taste, under the inspection of the Director of the Mint, the
librarian of the Philosophical Society, and other gentlemen of pro-
fessional ability or acknowledged judgment."
A description of the medal is also given with the information
that, "Proof impres.>ions in gold and silver are now submitted to
publick examination, at the book store of John Conrad & Co. where
subscriptions will be received for the same. In gold 50 Dollars,
Silver at 5."
The person of taste referred to, was Joseph Sansom a prominent
merchant of Philadelphia, and the medal described is the one first
mentioned in the subsequent list. The engraver John Reich, spoken
of by Dunlap (Arts of Design in the U. S.) as employed at the mint
and "the best artist in his line that Philadelphia had i. J," produced
quite a number of medals, showing excellent workmanship and taste
in execution.
This medal designed co commemorate the acquisition of sover-
eignty at the Peace of 17S3, represents Washington in uniform, the
portrait probably after Stuart, but as it also possesses some of the
characteristics of the Trumbull head, it is difficult to assign any
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PEACE OF 178 J. 37
particular source as the model. The design of the reverse is graceful
and appropriate, and the work in good keeping.
It formed one of a set of four, originally known as the "Sansom
Medals," designed as "a series upon the happy establishment of the
American Revolution," and was the first one to be issued. The
others were the Franklin with the beaver reverse, referred to on
page 33, the Washington and Franklin described in this list, and
the "Commission Resigned," No. 71 of our catalogue, all of which
were executed by Reich at the instance of Mr. Sansom.
The obverse die of this medal broke quite early in the striking,
but the reverse is still preserved by the descendants of Sansom, and
is said to be in good condition, as is also the obverse of the Wash-
ington and Franklin medal.
The portrait of Washington on the second described medal also
in uniform, is similar in character to the first, and no doubt was
intended for the same, slight changes being requisite to harmonize
it with the added head of Franklin.
The placing of Washington and Franklin together on this medal
is peculiarly significant, showing the influence of the civil as well as
the military efforts in bringing about the successful issue to the
struggle for independence. The Warrior and the Statesman, action
and negotiation, working together accomplished the end, and the
Peace of 1783 was due quite as much to the one, as to the other.
57. PEACE MEDAL.— C C. A. U. Si
■Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm R. Legend,
G. WASHINGTON C. C. A. U. S.
38 PEACE OF 1783.
Reverse. — An eagle with lightning in his talons, and an olive branch
in his beak, descending upon a section of the globe, inscribed
UNITED STATES ; above the eagle, is the date 1783
Size 26. Silver, extremely rare.
This medal alluded to in the text as one of a set originally termed the " Sansom
Medals," is generally known by its abbreviated legend, " C. C. A. U. S." — Commander in
Chief of the Armies of the United States.
58. PEACE MF-HPiL..— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin accolated, facing the
left, the former in uniform; on edge of arm r. [Same obverse as
No. 54.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 57.]
Size 26. Silver, I'ery rare. Bronze.
This is also one of the "Sansom Medals." The dies as mentioned in the text are still
in existence, but in all probatiility no further use will be made of them.
MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER.
The prominent events in the life of Washington are so closely con-
nected with contemporary history, that the inscriptions on the medals
of this group— a number of which were issued in his lifetime— furnish
to the historical student a brief epitome of the subject. Beginning
with the appointment as General of the Armies of the Colonies, and
ending with his relinquishment of the Presidency of the United States,
the struggle for Independence, and the establishment of the Union,
are brought clearly to view. One link in the chain is, however, singu-
larly omitted; 90 allusion is made to the Presidency of the Conven-
tion of 1787, which, marking the commencement of the civil career of
Washington, was quite as importan'- in its results as any of the events
which are recorded.
To the collector also, this group possesses considerable interest.
It includes the "Manly Medal," the first issued in this country bearing
the portrait of Washington; others again of considerable rarity, and
some presenting heads altogether different m character from the ordi-
nary medallic renderings.
The first two pieces described in this list— the portrait after Du
Simitiere— are, as regards the obverses, from the same dies as Nos. 20
and 22 of the coins, in which group they have been usually included,
but the inscriptions on the reverses should certainly entitle them to be
designated as medals, and they have therefore been placed in this
connection.
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40 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER.
The "Manly Medal," as it is generally termed, the production of
Samuel Brooks of Philadelphiq.f was published in that city, by J.
Manly, March, 1790, and as mentioned, is so far as we know, the first
Washington Medal issued in this country. With the advertisementj
announcing its appea. xnce and soliciting subscriptions, appears a certi-
ficate dated February 22, 1790, by Thomas Mifflin, Governor of Penn-
sylvania; Richard Peters, Speaker of the House of Assembly; Chris-
tian Febiger, Treasurer of the State; and Francis Johnston, Colonel of
the Army, declaring the portrait on the medal to be " a strong and
expressive likeness, and worthy the attention of the citizens of the
United States of America." The advertisement also states that "to
subscribers a medal will be delivered of fine white metal, to resemble
silver, for one dollar ; of a fine gold colored metal for two dollars ; of
fine silver, for four dollars; and of gold, in proportion to weight."
The head on this piece was executed in all probabilit)', from a
model furnished by Joseph Wright, who painted a portrait of Wash-
ington from life, at Philadelphia, in 1784, which was well known at
the time and approved of as a likeness, and is said to have also taken
a cast from the face, from which he produced a bust. The medal,,
rather rude in execution, represents Washington as quite aged.
Joseph Wright, son of Patience Wright, who became famous as a
modeler in wax, was born at Bordentown, New Jersey, in 1756, and
studied in London and Paris. While not possessed of any particular
artistic ability, his portraits are truthful to nature, and always convey
a sense of individuality.
t Samuel Brooks, goldsmith and seal-cutter, 29 South Front Street. Philadelphia City
Directory, 1793.
\ The Pennsjlvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, March 3, 1790.
MlLITAkv AND CIVIL CAREER. 41
In the early part of 1790, Wright took advantage of the regular
attendance of Washington at Trinity Chapel, New York, to draw a
profile portrait in crayon during the services, without his knowledge.
From this the artist afterwards made an etching— probably the first
executed by a painter in this country — which he printed on a small
card and published the same year, and in this shape has come down
to us, one of the most faithful and interesting portraits of the Pater
Patriae. It represents Washington in uniform, and was esteemed at
the time to be an excellent likeness. The etching is executed with
much taste and freedom, and became known in EIngland shortly after
its publication, by close copies made by the engravers Coliyer and
Chapman.
This portrait' will be found on the "Twigg Medal," and on Nos.
66, 67 and 68, by Thomas Wyon, son of George Wyon, the head of
a family whose members have maintained for four generations, promi-
nent positions in England as die engravers. Of these contemporary
productions, the head on the " Twigg Medal "—although not a good
rendering— gives the l?est idea of the original, those by Wyon not
being very faithful.
The head on the medal bearing the joint names of Wright and Bale,
no doubt the work of Charles C. Wright alone, shows quite a different
treatment of the Houdon model, from that on th- "Independence
Medal," being inferior in drawing and expression. The three-quarter
face, No. 76, also by Wright, gives the Stuart portrait, while the head
on the "Robinson Medalet," executed by George H. Lovett, presents
a free rendering of Houdon.
The portrait on No. 63, "George Washington, of Virginia", is of
6
42 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER.
no particular type. The dies for this medal — heretofore considered a
contemporary piece — it is now stated were prepared in Baltimore,,
about twenty-five years ago, at the instance of certain dealers, by a
German die engraver, Selig Baumgarten, who settled in that city in-
i852.t The workmanship is of the rudest character, and as the ob-
ject seems to have been to deceive, by selling the impressions as if
struck during the first Presidency of Washington, the appearance of
the pieces must have materially aided the purpose.
The most important medal in this group in an artistic point of view,,
and as recording two of the most significant acts of Washington, is
the " Commission Resigned, Presidency Relinquished," No. 70, exe-
cuted about the beginning of the centur)', by Halliday, a celebrated,
die engraver of Birmingham, England. The head is probably after
Stuart, and both the obverse and reverse are engraved in the very best .
manner. W'e are not informed as to whether it was produced at the
instance of an English admirer of Washington, or was merely an un-
dertaking of the artist, but be that as it may, it is one of the valuable
pieces of the series, and impressions have belome very rare. The
portrait and design are well known, however, through the yeopy made
by John Reich, No. 71, originally forming one of the set of "Sansom
Medals," alluded to in the previous group, and published at Philadel-
phia, in the latter part of 1807.
59. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legcttd. WASHING-
TON PRESIDENT 1792 [Same obverse as No. 20.]
t Vide Sale Catalogue, Massamore. Nov. 30, 1883.
'M\
MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 43
Reverse.— * GENERAL OF THE AMERIC/AN ARMIES 1775
RESIGNED 1788 PRESIDEiNT OF THE UNITED STATES
1789 - in ten parallel lines.
Size ig. Copper, very rare.
This piece occurs with the edge lettered, " United States of America."— 4*//<'/o«, ^o.
60. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH-
INGTON BORN VIRGINIA FEB. 11. 1732. [Same obverse as
No. 22.]
Reverse.— * GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775
RESIGNED 1783 PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1789 - in ten parallel lines.
Stse ip. Silver, extretnely rare. Copper.
This reverse, although bearing the same in.^cription as No. 59, is from another die, the
letters being differently spaced. An impression in silver, Size 20, with the edge lettered,
"United .States of America," will be noticed in the Bushnell sale, No. 1244,
61. MANLY MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left ; on edge of arm, brooks.
F. Legend. GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA, and
beneath the bust, FEB. 11. 1732. in two lines.
Reverse.— QY.Vi^'^Kl. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES, 1775.
RESIGNED, 1783. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1789. in ten parallel lines; above the inscription a star, and below,
in a curved line near the edge, j. manly &c. 1790.'
Size so. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Impressions in llVonze occur without tlie name of the engraver brooks, and in some
cases the namPof the publisher has been erased from the piece. The omission of the en-
graver's name arises from the fact that the medals were first cast before being struck, and
the casts did not always fit into the die. Impress! ns in silver and tin are extremely rare.
One in gold, is in the possession of William S. Appleton of Boston.
62. MANLY MEDAL.— 5^<r^«^ obverse.
Obverse.— ^\x%t in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, s. b. f.
Legend. GEO. WASH>INGTON NATUS VIRGINIA BR WM.
C. and beneath the bust, 11 FEB. O. S. 1732. in two lines.
;
44 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 6i.]
Size J I. Silver. Bronze.
The reverse of this medal is from the same die as No. 6i, but the obverse, although
presenting a similar head, is from another die, the engraver in this case using his initials-
s. B., instead of his surname. The abbreviations of the legend no doubt refer to West-
moreland County, as the l^irthplace.
63. GEORGE WASHINGTON OF VA.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON OF VIRGINIA
Reverse. — A pyramid of fifteen cannon balls, and beneath, two swords
crossed. Legend. GEN' OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES
1775 RESIGNED THE COMMAND 1783 • ELEC!^ PRESI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 • in two concentric
lines.
Size 21. Copper, Appleton, 16. Brass, Bushnell, 1282. Lead,
Alassainore.
tieorge \V. Ma'^saniore of Baltimore, the owner of the impression in lead, is the authority
for the statement referred to in the text, that the dies of this medal were executed in that
city about twenty-five years ago, and that the three impressions above noted are all that
were taken at the time.
64. GEORGE WASHINGTON OF VA.—Restrike.
Oh'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON OF VIRGINIA [Same obverse as No. 63.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 63.]
Size 21. Gold. Silver. Copper.* Brass.
A restrike (Jany. 1883), from the original dies of No. 63. After taking sixty-four im-
pressions, one in gold and twenty-one in each of the other metals, the dies were destroyed.
*
65. TWIGG MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in irhiform, facing the right; on edge of arm, tvvigg.
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. \
y?^w«^.— GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 1775.
RESIGN'D THE COMMAND. 1783. ELECTED PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES. 1789. in nine parallel lines.
Size 22. Tin.
MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 45
66. WYON yi'E.'DM^.— Presidency resigned.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, wvoN
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
7?«v„,^_GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 1775.
RESIGND THE COMMAND 1783 ELECTED PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES 1789. RE-ELECTED, 1793. RE-
SIGN'D. 1797. in nine parallel lines.
Size 2^. Tin, rare.
67. WYON yi'E.Ti KI.A.— Resumed command.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, t.'wyon
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON DIED 14. DECEMBER
1799. AGED 68.
/^f:vr.y^._GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775.
RESIGN'D THE COMMAND 1783. ELECTED PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES 1789. RE-ELECTED 1793. RE-
SIGN'D 1797. JR.ESUMED THE COMMAND OF THE
ARMIES 1798. in twelve lines.
Size 2j. Tin.
A 'ii":lar poitrait to No. 66, but difTeieTil in parts and not so well executed. Only two
impressions are known to us, one in the collection at the U. S. Mint {Siio7vJfii g), and the
other in the cabinet of the writer. Snowden's description makes the reverse the same as
No. 66. An e.xainination of the piece proves this to be an error.
68. REPUB. AMERL
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, wyoN
and below the bust, 1796 Lege^id. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse. — In a beaded circle, a cannon, fasces, and caduceus crossed,
behind a. scroll inscribed, REPUB AMERI Legend. GEN^ OF
THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775 RESIGN^* THE COMM?
17S3: ELEC" PRP:SIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1789 I RESIGNED THE PRESIDENCY 1796 - in three con-
centric lines.
Size 21. Bronze. Tin.
46 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER.
69. REPUB. P>MK'R\.—Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, wyon
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEB. 11. 1732.
DIED Dc. 21. 1799 [Same bust as No. 68.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 68. ]
Size 21. Bronze. Tin.
70. HALLIDAY MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, halli-
DAY. .s. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES.
Reverse. — A pedestal bearing upon one side the U. S. shield; over it
is thrown a fringed cloth, upon which are deposited a bundle of
fasces and a sword encircled by an olive wreath. Legend. COM-
MISS.ION RESIGNED: PRESIDENCY RELINQUISHED.
In exergue, 1797
Size j/f.. Bronze, very rare. Tin, very rare.
Two impressions in silver are noted. Crosby 351, and Wood 2400 a.
71. SANSOM MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, r.
Legend G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA.
Reverse. — A pedestal bearing upon one side the U. S. shield. [Same
design as No. 70.] Legend COMMISS. RESIGNED: PRESI-
DENCY RELINQ. In exergue, 1797
Size 26. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
A copy of the "Halliday Medal" executed by John Reich for Joseph San.^om, and
published at Philadelphia in 1807, being one of the set of "Sausom Medals," referred to
on page 37. The head of the obverse is closely imitated, but the reverse is quite different
in detail from the original and not so well executed. These dies became useless through
rust, before many impressions were taken, and tlie medals have become very rare, espe-
cially those in silver.
72. ShUSOlA rnKDATu.— Mini Series.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, R.
Legend G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA. [Same as
No. 71.]
MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER. 47
Reverse. — [Same as No. 71.]
Size 26. Silver. Bronze.
A reproduction of No. 71, made at the United .States Mint about the year 1859, through
hubs taken from the original dies, forming new dies from which these medals furnished at
the Mint, are now struck. This makes of course an exact reproduction, losing but little
in the transfer. The letters are necessarily new, but in this case they have been so closely
imitated, that comparison alone shows any difference. In the original the final letter "Q"
of the legend on the reverse, is close to the floor of the pedestal, in the reproduction the
distance is greater.
73. SANSOM ME.UA'L..— Third dies.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, faci"ng the right; on edge of arm, r.
Legend. G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA. [Same as
No. 71.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 71.]
Size 2g. Bronze. Tin.
A reproduction through the same hubs as mentioned in the preceding note, but conveyed
to a larger die. The letters are also larger and not especially made as in the former case,
to imitate the originals. On the reverse, the floor of the jjedestal lias not been tooled out to
the edge as in the other, the hub not transferring that portion of the design. These dies,
formerly in jjossession of the late Joseph J. Mickley — now in jirivate hands — are in good
condition.
74. WRIGHT & BALE MEDAL.
Obiierse. — Head facing the left ; beneath the head w. FT and near
the edge in a curved line, wright & bale Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON
Reversed— ^OR^ FEB 22? 1732. CHOSEN COMMAND^ IN
CHIEF JULY 1776. CHOSEN PREST 1789. DIED DEC^ 14.
1799. AGED 68 YEARS, in six parallel lines, within a wreath
of oak branches, tied by a bow.
Size 28. Silver, very rare. Tin, very rare.
An impression in .silver before ihe inscription, but with the wreath, and one in bronze
reverse blank, will be noticed in the Bushnell sale Nos. 133S-1339. A trial impression
of a similar head by Wright, reverse blank, is also recorded in the s;'.ine sale, No. 1335.
48 MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER.
75. WRIGHT & BALE yiKDAl..— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 74, with the names; of the engravers partly
removed.]
Reverse.— BOR^ FEB. 22° 1732 CHOSEN COMMAND'^ IN
CHIEF, JULY 1776 CHOSEN PRES^' 1789 DIED DEC^ 14
1799 AGED GS YEARS in six parallel lines, within a wreath of
oak branches, tied by a bow.
Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
The reverse of this medal is from another die than No. 74, the letters of tlie inscription
being differently spaced anil punctuated, and not so regular. The wreath is entirely differ-
ent, the leaves broader and not so much worked on, altogether more graceful and artistic.
The obverse also occurs with a blank reverse, generally in tin.
76. GEN. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799.
Reverse.— Q^-^. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RESIGD.
THE COMD. 1783. ELECTED PREST. U. S. 1789. in seven
lines, the first two, and last two curving.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
These dies have been destroyed quite recently. The oljverse has been struck with a
number of other reverses.
77. ROBINSON'S MEDALET.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE the
whole surrounded by a border of scroll work, and alternate eagles
and stars.
Reverse.— ^QRH. FEB. 11. 17-32. GENERAL AMERICAN AR-
MIES, 1775. RESIGNED. 1783. PRESIDENT, 1789 TO 1796.
GENERAL U. S. ARMY, 1798. DIED, 1799. in nine lines, in
a wreath of roses.
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
As this medal has been heretofore known by the name of the jiubliiher, the late Alfred
S. Robinson of Hartford, Conn., we have thought best to continue the name, although
tjotliing appears on th.e piece to warrant it.
EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
" Time increases his fame."
Contemporary esteem and the reverence of posterity, have given
birth to many admirable expressions referring to Washington, and the
legends and inscriptions of the following medals, form no unimportant
part of the record.
With the polished utterance of the philosopher, the patriotic decla-
rations of freemen, and the endearing expressions of affection, the lan-
guage of eulogium seems to have been almost exhausted. Voltaire,
when combining in Washington the genius of a soldier with the qual-
ities of a statesman, showed in a brief sentence the foreign appreciation,
while we, in our own homely designation, " Pater Patriae," give voice
in quite as significant a manner to the feelings of his countrymen.
This -group, attractive in its connection, also includes some of the
best work of the series, and is entitled to the further consideration of
beginning with the earliest medallic memorial of Washington. This
medal struck at Paris in 177S by order of VoItaire,t presents an
imaginary portrait of Washington, no authentic representation being
available at the time in Europe. The brilh'ant Frenchman gave us no
effigy, but the piece will always be valued for its epigrammatic legend,
and as being the first medal issued in honor of Washington.
The head on No. 79 resembles in some respects the profile by
James Sharpies or Sharpless, an English artist, painted from life at
t Journal and letters of Samuel Curwen, an American, iu England, from 1775 to 1783,
entry of April 20, 1778.
7 (49)
so EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
Philadelphia in 1796, for Robert Gary, of London, a business corres-
pondent of Washington, prior to the war for independence. The por-
trait, an admirable likeness, is well known through many copies in pas-
tel made by the artist, from one of which an engraving was executed in
1868, by H. B. Hall. The painting is still owned in England, but was
exhibited in the United States in 1883, together with a full face also
by Sharpless, and'autotype copies sold at the time. The head on the
medal represents Washington as more aged than the painting. No.
80, by Westwood, bears a portrait quite different from any other in
the series, and unlike any known original. Both of these medals,
issued shortly after the decease of Washington, are of English origin,
and show skill of execution.
The "Fame Medal," published in 1803, the head resembling that
on No. 79, is a beautiful tribute to Washington, and as a piece, occupies
a prominent position in the cabinet. The design of the reverse, simple
and broad in its treatment, is executed in an artistic manner. The
"Emancipator of America," the head very hke that on No. 80, and
which is known but in a single impression as noted, seems to convey
a similar idea. These pieces are also of English origin.
The "Eccleston Medal," an important production by Webb, de-
signed and published by Daniel Eccleston, of Lancaster England, in
1805, represents Washington in armor — a singular conceit. The head
is admirably modeled and the entire work executed in the very best
manner, but as a portrait it cannot be assigned to any particular origi-
nal. Daniel Eccleston, a member of the Society of Friends, is said to
have possessed considerable mechanical ingenuity, and was well
known for his many eccentricities. He was also a collector of coins.
EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 5 1
and medals, and besides. the Washington Medal, issued a halfpenny
token in 1794, bearing his own portrait, called the Lancashire half-
penny, and in 1802 published a large medal by Hancock, in honor of
Napoleon. Eccleston passed two or three years in America, and
during his residence in Virginia met Washington at Alexandria, who
gave him an invitation to spend a few days at Mount Vernon. f His
admiration for Washington expressed in this permanent manner, in-
sures for his name a lasting remembrance.
No. 89, which has come to be known as the "Ugly Head Medal,"
deserves its reputation so well as being the most unprepossessing of
the entire series, that we have concluded to retain the title, although
not very pleasing as a designation. The engraver may have intended
to give us the Stuart head, but the effort at translation is not a whit
more successful than the attempt at engraving.
"Time increases his fame," as regards the obverse, was executed
by William Kneass, chief engraver at the United States Mint from
1824 until the year of his decease, 1840. If the Houdon type was in
the mind of the designer, the resemblance is not very striking. The
inscription of the reverse, which was prepared about i860, thouj^h
brief is particularly appropriate.
The profile by Joseph Wright, especially mentioned in the pre-
ceding group, will be found on No. 92 by J. A. Bolen of Springfield,
Mass.
No. 94 by William H. Key of Philadelphia, assistant engraver at
the United States Mint since 1864, presents a well known head after
Houdon. The different reverses struck with this obverse, principally
t Tlie Coin Collector's Journal, December, 1882.
52 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
dfter an outline frame was etched around the head, are quite numerous,
but man; of them bear no reference whatever to Washington, being
mule pieces of the very first water.
No. 96 by C. C. Wright after Houdon cannot be cited too often
as an admirable medallic portrait. The reverse as described is the
third combination, but is appropriate. The original issue of this ob-
verse, is recorded in the group referring to the birth and death of
Washington.
Nos. 100 to 105 inclusive, of which only one set of each was
struck in the metals mentioned and the dies destroyed, were executed
by Wright at the instance of tlie late Charles I. Bushnell of New
York.
Nos. 106 to 109 inclusive also exist only in single sets. All of
these pieces together with Nos. 88, 95, 97 and 99, bear the Houdon
portrait.
78. VOLTAIRE MEDAL.
Obverse— Wtid^d facing the right. Legend. G^ WASHINGTON
E« GENERAL OF THE CONTIN'- ARMY IN AMERICA.
Reverse. — A military trophy, consisting of a cannon, mortar, balls,
drum, and a trumpet and flags, resting on the ground, with diverg-
ing rays. Legend. WASHIN. REUNIT PAR UN RARE AS-
SEMBLAGE, LES TALENS ^\} GUERRIER & LES VER-
TUS DU SAGE
Size 2j. Bronze.
Two irapies.5ions in silver are known. One in the possession of William S. Appleton of
Boston, the other as we are informed by that gentleman, is in the Imperial Museum at
Vienna. A specimen in tin is noticed in the Fewsmith sale, No. 1578.
EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 53
79. THE HERO OF FREEDOM.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON OB: 14 DEC 1799 IE: 68
Reverse.— THE HERO OF FREEDOM THE PRIDE OF HIS
COUNTRY AND ORNAMENT OF HUMAN NATURE
1800 • in eight parallel lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive
branch, crossed ; on the wreath are twelve stars, and from another
at the junction above, thirteen arrows diverge towards the inscrip-
tion. Legencf. LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
Size 2/f.. Silver, Bushiiell ijoj. Bronze.
80. WESTWOOD MEDAL.
Oln'crse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, west-
wood. F. Legend. GEORGE) WASHINGTON ESQt^ LATE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse.— ^\T\i COURAGE AND FIDELITY HE DEFENDED
THE RIGHTS OF A FREE PEOPLE DIED DPX? 14. 1799
AGED 68 in eight curved lines within a wreath of laurel leaves,
tied by a ribbon and ornamented with thirteen stars; at the junc-
tion at the top, thirteen arrows diverge towards the inscription.
Legend. MADE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE AMER-
ICAN FORCES THE 15 JUNE 1775
Size 2j. ' Bronze.
One or two specimens are known in tin. IVoodward.
81. WESTWOOD M¥.YiAL..— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 80.]
Reverse. — [Similar to No. 80, but from a different die.]
Size 2^. Bronze.
This reverse, although similar in design and lettering to the preceding, is from another die,
the arrangement of the lettere and wreath being quite different. In the inscription, periods
after "PEOPLE"' and "68" will be notice<l, and the bow of the wreath is differently dis-
posed. The field containing the inscription is also wider, and the arrows at the top longer.
54 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
82. 'WKST\NOO'D.— Copper shell.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, west-
wood Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON; all within a heavy
wreath of oak leaves.
Reverse. — Struck as a shell, convex.
Size 38. Copper, Wood 4.5^.
The head on this shell is entirely different from the "Westwood Medal," resembling
somewhat that on No. 79, which is supposed to be the work of the same engraver.
83. EMANCIPATOR OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — Bust facing the right; on edge of arm, i. w. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON OB: 14 DEC« 1799. JE: 68.
ie^2/«-5^.— EMANCIPATOR OF AMERICA in three curving lines
between an olive and oak branch; above the inscription the angel
of Fame flying to the left, holding to her mouth a long trumpet.
Size 28. Bronze, Applcton 55.
84. FAME MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right ; on edge of arm, h and
below, an acorn and oak leaf Legend. WASHINGTON BORN
FEBRUARY 11 1732 DIED DECEMBER 21 1799
Reverse. — Fame flying over land and sea blowing a trumpet, an oak
wreath in her left hand; a vessel in the distance, and the sun on the
horizon. Legend WISDOM VIRTUE & PATRIOTISM; in ex
ergue, MDCCCIII
Size 24.. Bronze, rare.
85. ECCLESTON MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in armor, facing the right; on edge of arm, webb.
Legend GENERAL WASHINGTON INSCRIBED TO HIS
MEMORY BY D: ECCLESTON. LANCASTER MDCCCV.
Reverse. — An Indian standing, with an arrow in his right hand and
leaning on a bow, in a double circle between the words, THE
n
EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 5$
_
LAND WAS OURS. Legend. HE LAID THE FOUNDA-
TION OFAMERICAN LIBERTY IN THE XVIII CENTURY.
INNUMERABLE MILLIONS YET UNBORN WILL VEN-
ERATE THE MEMORY— .OF THE MAN WHO OBTAINED
THEIR COUNTRYS FREEDOM in three concentric lines.
Size 4.8. Bronze. Tin, Appleton 68.
86. THE DEFENDER OF LIBERTY.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. WASHING-
TON • BORN FEB • 22 • 1732
Reverse. — U. S. A. enclosed by a laurel wreath. Legetid. THE
DEFENDER OF LIBERTY
Size 24. Lead.
An exiremely rude piece : the only impression we have seen, is in Uie collection at the
U. S. Mint, obtained since the publication of Mr. Snowden's list.
87. THE HERO OF TRENTON.
Obverse.— V,ws\. to right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse. —IVi^ HERO OF TRENTON, PRINCETON, GLOU-
CESTER, YORKTOWN, &c.
Size JO. Lead, McCoy 234.8.
88. THE HERO OF AM. INDEPENDENCE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branche.s lied
by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse. — DIED DEC. 11. 179'J. in three lines within a wreath of
laurel branches tied by a bow, below which, merriam boston
Legefid. THE HERO OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. *
Size J J. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass.
89. UGLY HEAD MEDAL.
Obverse.^ — Bust in civil dress, full face; beneath the bust, i. b. g
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBY 22. 1732. *
DIED DEC*^ li. 1799. *
56 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
Reverse.— A MAN HE WAS TO ALL HIS COUNTRY DEAR,
in four parallel lines, within a wreatli of olive branches, tied by a
bow; above is an eye, from vvliich rays issue over the upper part of
the field.
Size 24.. Silver. Copper. Tin.
A medal, the dies for wliich were cut many years ago by one Gardiner. They remained
unused and unknown until within a short time, when they were brought to light. [Wash-
ington Memorial Medals. By W. Elliott Woodward 1S65.]
90. UGLY HEAD HlKVih.'L,.— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 89.]
Rei>erse. — An eagle holding the olive branch and arrows, and sur-
rounded by stars.
Size 2^1.. Copper. Tin.
91. TIME INCREASES HIS YAm-E..— Mint Series.
Obverse.— WitTnA facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHING-
TON
Reverse.— Tim.^ INCREASES HIS FAME, in four parallel lines,
within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Size 18. Gold. Silver. Copper. Bronze.
92. HE LIVED FOR HIS COUNTRY.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. a.
BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse— HY. LIVED, FOR HIS COUNTRY, in three parallel
lines, within a wreath of olive branches: above and below the in-
scription, a dotted line.
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
93. HE LIVED FOR HIS COUNTRY.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, bolen
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY
EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 57
Reverse. — [Same as No. 92.]
Sise 18. Copper.
A similar bust to No. 92, with slight differences, the most marked being in the ribbon of
the cue, which on this obverse is much shorter; an additional button will also be noticed
on the coat. The obverses h.ive been struck together.
94. PROVIDENCE LEFT HIM CHILDLESS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, key
Legend. PATRIAE PATER 1732
yj^tw-j^'.— "PROVIDENCE LEFT HIM CHILDLESS THAT
THE NATION MIGHT CALL HIM FATHER". 1799. in seven
lines.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
95. PATER PATRI^.
Obverse. — Undraped bust, facing the left. Legettd. GEORGE
WASHINGTON BORN 1732 DIED 1799
Reverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the
left. Legend. PATER PATRIAE
Size ij. Silver. Bronze.
96., SI QU.-ERIS MONUMENTUM.
Ob^derse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust c. c. w. f
Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— SI QUMR'iS MONUMENTUM CIRCUMSPICE in three
lines, within a glory of rays, surrounded by a circle of thirteen
rings linked, forming an endless chain; in each ring, the initials of
one of the original thirteen States.
Size ^o. Bronze.
Struck fn 1883, being the third use of this obverse. It was originally struck with a
reverse referring; to the birth and death of Washington, No. 133, of the catalogue.
97. WASHINGTON STAR.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, between
a laurel and palm branch, crossed.
8
58 EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
Reverse. — WASHINGTON in a gloiy of rays shaped into a large star,
and surrounded by a border of thirteen semi-circles each containing
a star.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
98. WASHINGTON STPiR.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand
held to the rear; on the foreground, cannon balls and the letter l
and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON, 1776.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 97.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Tin.
This obverse and the obvci'se of No. 97 , have been struck together.
99. WASHINGTON STAR.— 5»«M sc.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left.
Reverse. — A star of five points, with diverging rays.
Size 7. Silver.
For purity of outline and delicacy of execution, the head on this tiny medalet, the pro-
duction of F. B. Smith, cannot be surpassed.
100. THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT.
C'^Jrrrjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— TViOXiCW LOST TO SIGHT TO MEMORY DEAR
in five lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of
laurel, witliout legend.
101. THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT.
Obverse.— \{(iz.6. facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same head as No. 100.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. too.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing tlie same head in a three tjiianer
wreaOi of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON
w^r
EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 59
102. QUANDO ULLUM.
Obverse.— ¥icd.d facing the left. Lege>id. GEORGE WASHING-
TON [Same obverse as No. 100.]
Reverse.— QUANDO ULLUM INVENIEMUS PAREM in four
lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars.
Sise 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of
laurel, without legend.
103. QUANDO ULLUM.
Obverse.— \i&2.di facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. 10 1.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 102.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a three quarter
wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON
104. WHOM ALL DO HONOR.
Ci^z'm^.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
[Same obverse as No. 100.]
Reverse.— \SIYiOn ALL DO HONOR MUST BE GREAT in four
lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars.
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of
laurel, without legend.
105. WHOM ALL DO HONOR.
Obverse.— We.2.d facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. loi.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 104.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a three quarter
wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON
6o EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
io6. MARK WELT HIS STEPS.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; on edge "f neck, rl in script letters.
Legend. THE GREAT WASHINGT^^N [Same head as No.
97]
Reverse.— G^^KT WASHINGTON HA. LIVED FOR YOU,
MARK WELL HIS STEPS HIS COURSE PURSUE in eight
lines.
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with t^vo other obverses bearing the same head. One above
an oak and palm branch crossed, Legend, george Washington; the other plain.
107. WHILE WE ENJOY THE FRUIT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 106.]
i?^^rj^.— WHILE WE ENJOY THE FRUIT, LET US NOT
FORGET HIM THAT PLANTED THE TREE in seven lines.
Sise 18. Silver. Copper. Bras.s. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with two otlier obverses bearing the same head, as described
in preceding note.
108. HOW ABJECT EUROPES KINGS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 106.]
Reverse.— ViQ\N ABJECT EUROPES KINGS APPEAR, BY THE
SIDE OF SUCH A MAN. in seven lines.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with two other obverses beaiing the same head, as de-
scribed in note to No. 106.
109. FREEDOMS' FAVORITE SON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 106
Reverse.— WNW. FAIR FI ciEDOMS' FAVORITE SON. HAIL
IMMORTAL WASHINGTON, in six lines.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with two other obverses bearing the same head, as de-
scribed in note to No. io5.
MOUNT VERNON.
The medallic memorials of the home and tomb of Washington,
make a valuable contribution to the cabinet of the collector. Many of
them important in size, and admirable in design and execution, and
all, of interest for the subject, it may be safely assumed that the pieces
of this group, are quite as attractive as any others of the series.
Those by Frederick B. Smith, a pupil of C. C. Wright, show him
to be but little inferior to the American prototype, as a modeler and
engraver. His work thoroughly sincere and artistic in feeling, dis-
plays a harmony of purpose both in conception and execution, which
is extremely satisfactory. Mr. Smith, born in New York, Dec. 26,
i8ii, still practices his profession although well advanced in years,
and seems to have lost none of his early enthusiasm. The names of
his former and present business partners, Hartmannf and Horst, appear
on several of the medals, but the work is entirely his own.
All the pieces with the exception of Nos. 114 and 115, bear the
Houdon bust, the most noteworthy after those by F. B. Smith, being
that on No. 1 18 by Wright, an admirable medallic portrait. The
original reverse for this head, the inscription referring to the dates of
birth and death of Washington, will be found described in the succeed-
ing group.
No. 1 1 3 by George H. Lovett, one of a series of sixteen, bearing
— •
■\ Herman Hartmann, a German by birth, died in New York, March 27, 1865.
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62 MOUNT VERNON.
on the reverses, designs of the different residences of Ihe Presidents of
the United States, from Washington to Lincoln, is a good example of
that engraver. A similar head on No. 124 by Mr. Lovett, is also well
executed. The bust on " Resurgimus," by Joseph H. Merriam of
Boston, deceased, is a good copy of the Duvivier on the "Washington
before Boston Medal" — the favorite model — which it. also closely
followed in the beautiful little piece by George H. Lovett, the last one
of the list.
The equestrian figure by Mr. Lovett No. 1 14, is a fictitious por-
trait. Thi.s obverse v/as originally used in connection with reverses,
referring to different headquarters occupied by Washington during the
war for independence, as described in that group.
no. THE HOME.— /: B. Smith sc.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath
the bust, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHING-
TON.
Reverse. — A view of the mansion, with the river to the left. In exer-
gue, RESIDENCE OF WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON,
VIRGINIA; near the edge, f. b. smith f. n. y.
Size .^o. Tin.
111. THE HO'M'E..— Smith sc. second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; one edge of bust, f. b. smith
& HARTM.^NN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse. — [Same as No. IIO.]
Size 40. Tin.
112. THE HOME..— Smith sc. tkird obverse.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath
the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON.
MOUNT VERNON. 63
Reverse. — [Same as No. no.]
Size 4.0. Tin.
A different obverse from No. t lo, although the heads resemble e.ich other closely; small
differences, however, in the tooling of the hair and drapeiy, Can be easily perceived.
113. THE HOME.— Zwi//'f Pres. Series.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; below
the bu.st, G. H. LOVETT N. Y. Lege7td. GEORGE WASHINGTON,
FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U° STATES the whole, sur-
rounded by a wreath composed of roses and leaves.
Reverse. — A view of the mansion; beneath the design, G. H. L. N. Y.
Legend. WASHINGTON'S RESIDENCE AT MOUNT VER-
NON
Size 22. Silver. Copper. Bronze. ' Tin.
This head with the same legend, but surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, was struck
in tin with a blank reverse, Size 21.
114. THE YiOyiE..—Lovctt sc.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand
held to the rear; on the foreground, cannon balls and the letter L
and in the di.stance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.]
Reverse. — A view of the house; beneath the design, g. h. l. Legend.
THE HOME OF WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON Edge
reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
115. THE HOME. — Lovctl sc. second obverse.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in vniform, on an eminence, head facing.
In the distance appears the city of Boston, and to the right a camp;
to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON. 1776
[Same obverse as No. 50.]
/?^zw.jf.— [Same as No. 114.] Edge reeded. •<
Size 20. Tin.
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1 1 6. THE IrLOMK.—Lovf/t sc. third obverse.
Obveise. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, be-
tween a laurel and palm branch, crossed. [Same obverse. as No.
97-]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 1 14.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
117. THE 1 0HiB. —Smith b:' Hartmann.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, F. b. smith
& HARTM.'VNN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same
obverse as No. m.]
Reverse. — A view of the entrance to the tomb, in a half wreath of oak
and olive branches, tied by a bow; beneath the bow, s & h; above
are clouds, and Fame flying to the right surrounded by diverging
rays, a trumpet in her right hand held to her mouth, and a wreath
in her left. Legend. TOMB OF WASHINGTON MOUNT
VERNON, VIRGINIA.
Size ^o. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
n8. THE TOMB.— 5«?//i &^//a/-/OTr7««.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on edge of bust, c. c. w. f
Legend. GEORGE W^ASHINGTON
Reverse. — [Same as No. ii/-]
Size 4.0. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Only one set struck. Same obverse .is No. 96, this being the second use of it : the die
was originally struck with a reverse, referring to the birth and death of Washington, No.
133 of the catalogue.
119. THE TOMB.— ^. B. Smith sc.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath
«• the bust, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
[Same obverse as No. no]
MOUNT VERNON. 65
Reverse. — A full view of the tomb, with an obelisk at each side of the
entrance, and some figures in front In exergue, TOMB OF
WASHINGTON, MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA; near the
edge, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y.
Size 4.0. Tin.
120. THE lOW^.—Smith sc. second obverse.
Ohverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, F. b. smith
& HARTMANN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same
obverse as No. in.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 119.]
Size 40. Tin.
121. lYi'E, lOm'Q. —Smith sc. third obverse.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath
the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON. [Same obverse as No. 112.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 119.]
Size 40. Tin.
122. RESURGIMUS.— 7>/^/-r/V7w.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22.
1732.
Reverse.— K tomb. Legend. DIED DECEMBER 14. 1799 RE-
SURGIMUS •
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
/
Thii obverse occurs witli a blank reverse, struck in tin.
123. RESURGIMUS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732.
9
66 MOUNT VERNON.
Reverse.— A tomb. Legend. PTED' DECEMBER 14 .1799. RE-
SURGIMUS
Size 20. Tin.
A copy of No. 122, and not so well executed.
124. THE tQyi^.—Loveit sc.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— IhQ tomb, in a beaded circle. Legend. WASHINGTONS
TOMB, MT. VERNON, VA.; a row of thirteen stars, completes
the circle of the legend.
Size iS. Copper.
125. THE TOMB. — Lovett sc. second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 124.]
Size 18. Copper.
126. THE TOMB.— ZoveUse. third obverse.
O^T'fw.— Statue by Houdon. Legend. WASHINGTON STATUE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 124.]
Size 18. Copper.
127. THE TOMB.— Loveit sc. fourth obverse.
Obverse.— Brown's Equestrian Statue. Legend. WASHINGTON
STATUE N. Y.
Reverse. — [Same &s No. 1 24.]
Size 18. Copper.
128. THE TOMB.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left.
Reverse. — The tomb in an ornamental border, in which are thirteen
stars. In exergue, the letter L
Size 12. Silver.
Two impressions in gold, have come under the notice of the writer.
k
BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL
ANNIVERSARY, FEB. 22, 1832.
The Medals referring to the dates of the birth and death of Wash-
ington, with the exception of the one first named in the h'st, and those
•belonging to the "Series Numismatica," are of American work, the
most important being No. 133, the obverse by Charles C. Wright
and the reverse by F. B. Smith. The head, after Houdon, is very
little inferior in modeling and execution to that of the " Independence
Medal," while the reverse, an admirably engraved oak wreath, is supe-
rior to any similar work of the series.
The obverse is still in existence, and has been struck from quite
recently with a different combination. No. 96 ; but the reverse die was
destroyed after a .few impressions onl}' were taken, including those
struck with the bust by Smith & Hartmann, No. 134.
The piece first described issued in all probability immediately after
the decease of Washington, is of English origin, the head after Stuart.
Of the three medals belonging to the extensive French publication, en-
titled "Series Numismatica Universalis Virorum Illustrium," the one
by Bacon gives purely a fictitious portrait. The others by Vivier are
after Houdon and well modeled, the heads on both being the same,
the error in spelling the name in one, being corrected in the other.
No. 135 by Robert Lovett Jr. published in i860, does not present
a very satisfactory rendering of the Houdon bust, and, although the
largest and most ambitious, is certainly not the best Washington
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68 BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832.
Medal produced by that engraver. No. 136 by the same artist, also
after Houdon, is much better, and No. 143 by George H. Lovett
shows taste and skill of execution.
Nos. 138 and 139 by George H. Lovett are mules, the obverses
really belonging to two of the sets of the Headquarters, as described
in that group. Nos. 151 to 154 inclusive, of which only one set of
each was struck in the metals mentioned and the dies destroyed, were
executed by Wright, for the late Charles I. Bushnell of New York.
The heads after Houdon, are not very good exponents of that en-
graver's abilities.
Nos. 1 5 5 and 1 56 the former after Floudon, and the latter probably
after Stuart, are the work of the late Anthony C. Paquet; the first,
struck at the United States Mint, is a beautiful medalet.
The equestrian figure No. 158, resembles so closely a similar de-
sign on the business card of Bale & Smith, that we have no hesita-
tion in ascribing the work to those engravers. Nos. 145, 146, 149
and 150, are mule pieces; the obverses by George H. Lovett have
little to recommend them.
No. 160 struck in 1832 in commemoration of the Centennial Anni-
versary of the birthday of Washington, the head probably after Hou-
don, is well known. The dies were executed in Philadelphia, but we
are unable to give the name of the engraver. Impressions in tin were
struck and distributed by the gold and silver artificers of Philadelphia,
in the civic procession in that city, Feb. 22, 1832, which, although
more than half a century has passed, is still referred to as a remarkable
demonstration. t Impressions in silver were given to the officers of
f A banner carried in tlie procession bore the design of the obverse of this medal, as ap-
pears by a contemporary print in possession of R. Coulton Davis, of I'liilaielpliia.
. BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 69
the day, and it is stated that one in gold was expressly struck for pre-
sentation to Lafayette, as a memento of the occasion. No. 161 was
struck during the same procession, by the tin-plate workers, the die
for the purpose having been cut on the face of a hammer.
No. 162, by Godfrey Conradt of Philadelphia, struck for and worn
in the procession by the cordwjiiners, and No. 163 by Thomas, of
New York, appear to exist only in single specimens.
A cast of the obverse of the "C. C. A. U. S. Medal" No. 57, with
a reverse "Centennial Anniversary 22d February 1832," also cast,
formerly in possession of the late Joseph J. Mickley, will be noticed in
the Bushnell sale No. 1365.
129. BORN FEB 22d, 1732.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the left. Legend. GEN^
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
ie«vrjt.— BORN FEB 22° 1732. DIED DEC^ 14 1799 in four
parallel lines, within a wreath of oak_branches, crossed.
Size 28. Tin, rare.
130. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— ^<z^<?«.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; beneath, bacon sculp. LcgC7td.
GEORGIUS WASHINGTON
Reverse.— ^Ki:\5'~, VIRGINIAE IN AMERICA FOEDERATA
AN. M.DCC.XXXII. OBIIT AN. M.DCC.XCIX.— series nu-
MISMATICA UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM M.DCCC.XIX. DU-
RAND EDIDIT; the inscription in six parallel lines.
Size 26. Bronze.
131. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— F/z//Wr.
Obverse. — Head facing the left; beneath, vivier f. Legend. GEOR-
GIUS WASINGTON
•JO BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. .
. . . «
Reverse. — [Same as No. 130, but from another die, the letters of the
inscription being larger.]
Size 26. Bronze.
132. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— FzwV/-.
Obverse. — Head facing the left; beneath, vivier f. Legend. GEOR-
GIUS WASHINGTON
Reverse. — [Same a.s No. 131.]
Size 2(5. Bronze.
This oVjverse although bearing the same head as No. 131 is from a different die, the
eiTor in omitting the letter "h" from WASHINGTON being corrected. A variety of this
piece with very slight differences, is noted in the Appleton Cat-ilogtie.
133. BORN IN VIRGINIA.
Oh'erse — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, c. c. w. f
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
/e^,,r.sf.— BORN IN VIRGINIA FEB. 22. 17?2 DIED IN VIR-
GINIA DEC. 14. 1799 in six parallel lines, within a wreath of oak
leaves, tied by a bow.
Size ^0. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Same obverse as No. 1 18, this being the original use of it. The reverse die was exe-
cuted by F. B. Smith. Only two impressions in silver, three in bronze, and three in tin,
were struck.
134. BORN IN VIRGINIA.— 5^<r^«rf obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on edge of bust, f. n. smith
cS: HARTMANN N. V. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same
obverse as No. 1 1 1.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 133.]
Size 40. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Two impressions in silver, three in bronze, and three in tin, and llie reverse die de-
stroyed.
135. FIDELI CERTA MERGES.
Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right ; bcneatli the bust, lovett
FHiLA. Legend. GEORGIUS WASHINGTON PR/ES. PRIM.
RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX
BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832.. 71
Reverse. — Minerva with a wreath in each hand, seated by an altar en-
circled by a half wreath of palm branches, completed at the top by
the words, FIDELI CERTA MERGES ; on the seat, rl in script
letters, and below, MDCCCLX. Legend. NATUS FEB. XXII.
MDCCXXXII OBIIT DEC. XIV. MDCCXCIX.
Size jj. Bronze. Tin.
An impression in silver, is noticed in the McCoy sale, No. 2322.
136. BORN FEB. 22, -i-T^^.— Robert Lovett Jr. sc.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— ?>0^^ FE2 22 1732 DIED DEC: 14 - 1799 - in four
lines, the first and last curved, within a wreath of olive branches.
Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
s
137. WASHINGTON, BORN, 1732.— (?f^.^. Zw^//f<:.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
ie,.-,,^;-5^._WASHINGT0N, BORN, 1732. DIED, 1799. in three
lines, the first curved, within a wreath of olive branches.
Size 18. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
138. WASHINGTON, BORN, \Tyi..— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Pust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with semi -circles and stars.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 137.]
Size 18. Copper.
139. WASHINGTON, BORN, l^2,2.— Third obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with shields and stars. [Same bust as No. 138.]
Rezierse. — [Same as No. 137.]
Size 18. Copper.
This diverse and that of the preceding piece, were originally used in the sets of the
■"Headquarters," executed by George H. Lovett, and described in that group.
72 BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832.
140. WASHINGTON BORN, xti"^— Shield and star.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 137.]
/e^m^.— WASHINGTON BORN, 1732 DIED, 1799 in three lines,
the first curved, within a wreath of palm branches; at the base, the
U. S. shield, and at the joining at top, a star.
Size 18. Silver.
141. SHIELD AND ^TP^.'R.— Second obverse\
Obverse. — [Same as No. 138.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 140.] \
Size 18. Copper.
142. SHIELD AND ST AR.— Third obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 139.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 140.]
Size 18. Copper.
143. BORN 1732 DIED I'jgq.— Thi shield.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend,
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.]
Reverse. — BORN 1732 DIED 1799 in two curving lines, above
and below the U. S. shield; at top and base, are laurel branches
crossed.
Size 18. Copper.
144. TH^ SUl'E'L'D.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125. J
Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.]
Size 18. Copper.
145. THE S^\K\^V>.— Third obverse.
Obverse.— S>\.-sX\.\t by Houdon. Legend. WASHINGTON STATUE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. [Same obverse as No. 126.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.]
Size 18. Copper.
BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 73
146. THE SHIELD.— i^J^ar/^ obverse.
Obverse— Brown's Equestrian Statue. Legend. WASHINGTON
STATUE N. Y. [Same obverse as No. 127.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.]
Size 18. Copper.
147. WASHINGTON NATUS \^J,7..— Liberty Cap.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 143.]
7?fz/«'5f.— WASHINGTON NATUS 1732 OBIT 1799 in three par-
allel lines; above the inscription a Liberty cap with diverging rays,
the whole surrounded by a circle of alternate eagles and stars.
Size 18. Copper.
148. LIBERTY Q,KP.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 144.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.]
Size. 18. Copper.
149. LIBERTY CAP .—Third obverse.
Obverse.. — [Same as No. 145.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.]
Size 18. . Copper.
150. LIBERTY CKP.—Fourlk obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 146.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.]
Size 18. Copper.
151. BORN FEB. 22. 1732. — Bushnell series.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same head as
No. 100.]
Reverse.— BO-R.^ FEB. 22. 1732 DIED DEC. 14. 1799 in four
lines, the last curved, within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a
bow, the whole surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
10
74 BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832.
152. BUSHNELL ^^^\^?>.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel
branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same head as No. 100.}
Reverse. — [Same as No. 151]
Size j8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
153. BUSHNELL '^^'RIY.'^.— Third obverse.
C(5z'fw.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING-
TON [Same obverse as No. 100]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 151.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
154. BUSHNELL S'ERl^S— Fourth obverse.
Obverse:— Hezid facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. 101.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 151.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
155. BORN 1732 DIED 1799. — Mint series.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, p
Reverse.— ^O^^ 1732 DIED 1799 in four parallel lines, within a
wreath of olive branches.
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
156. BORN 1732 DIED l^^.—Paquet sc.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap
Reverse. — [Same as No. 155, the letters smaller.]
Size 12. Copper.
157. NATUS 1732 OBIIT 1799.— ^o'^<'-
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right, surrounded by thirteen^
stars.
BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. 75
Reverse.— '^Kl\3'=> 1732 OBIIT 1799 in a circle formed of an inner
and outer line, across which is a tablet — equally dividing the in-
scription— bearing a fac-simile of Washington's signature.
Size 6. Silver.
A reduction of the bust on the Norwalk Memorial piece, No. 369 of the catalogue.
Only a few impressions taken, when the dies broke.
158. BORN FEB. 22d 1732.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure advancing to the right, hat in his left
hand held forward. LegeJiel. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— BOR"^, FEB. 22° 1732. PRESIDENT 1789 TO 1796.
DIED, 1799. in six parallel lines, in a beaded circle, surrounded
by alternate stars and liberty caps.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
159. BORN FEB. 22d 1732.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 138.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 158.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
160. CENTENNIAL MEDAL 1832.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in an oval medallion carried
by an eagle in flight. The eagle is surrounded by diverging rays,
and the medallion is draped with a ribbon bearing the inscription,
PATRIAE PATER
Reverse.— SimiCYi & DISTRIBUTED IN CIVIC PROCESSION
FEB^^ 22'''" 1832 THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF
THE BIRTH DAY OF WASHINGTON BY THE GOLD &
SILVER ARTIFICERS OF PHILAD. in eleven parallel lines.
Size 20. Silver. Tin.
These dies are still :,truclc from, and impressions in copper, bronze, brass and tin, show-
ing the reverse to be badly cracked, are common. Original impressions known only in
silver and tin, have become very rare. A few specimens in copper struck about 1858,
before the reverse die cracked, are in existence.
76 BIRTH, DEATH AND CS^'^dNNIAL, 1832.
161. CENTENNIAL 1832.
C^^m^-.—Und raped bust facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH-
INGTON. FEB 22 1832
Reverse. — Struck as a shell.
Size 26. Tin plate.
162. CONRADT MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; below the bust, conradt,
170 N. FOURTH s.
Reverse.— TW^ FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY FEBRUARY
22d. 1832 in six lines; at the base, PHILA.
Size 23. Tin.
The only impression of this piece, which has come to the knowledge of the writer, was
formerly owned by the late Joseph J. Mickley, and was disposed of at the sale of his
effects, Philadelphia, November 5, 1878. The present possessor is unknown to us.
The Philadelphia City Directory for the year 1831, contains the following: "Godfrey
Conradt Engraver 170 N. 4th Street."
163. THOMAS MEDAL.
Obi'ersc. — Bu.st facing the right; below, THOMAS N- Y. Legend.
WASHINGTON BORN FEB^ 22^" 1732
;?^z;?w.— CENTENNIAL at top; CELEBRATION at bottom; be-
t^veen, "FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE. FIRST IN THE
HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN" in four lines, the second
and third only straight.
Size 22. Tin, Appleton j6.
FUNERAL MEDALS.
The Medals of this group although few in number, are perhaps the
most valued of all the earlier Washington pieces. The time and pur-
pose of their issue and their legends, give to each an interest beyond
all others, and the possessor insensibly appropriates a particular niche
in the collection, for their preservation.
" He is in glory, the world in tears," may seem to be an exagger-
ated expression, but we imagine that these few words more fully con-
vey the feelings of a nation in mourning, than pages of eulogy or
declamation.
The medals Nos. 165 and 166 which are the best known, are said
to have been struck for, and worn in, the funeral ceremonies held at
Boston shortly after the decease of Washington. The former in the
Masonic demonstration of February 11, 1800, attended by sixteen
hundred brethren, and the latter at the civic procession of eleven days
later. Original impressions in silver of these pieces, are quite rare.
The dies for both were executed by Jacob Perkins of Newburyport
Mass., a man of marked ingenuity, whose name is closely connected
with the history of bank note engraving in this country; which, in
improvements and appliances has resulted in such excellence of pro-
duction, that American note's are recognized as superior to those of
all other nations. Mr. Perkins also produced the dies for the other
pieces mentioned in this list, with the exception of No. 164 which is
stated to have been the work of Nicholas Pearce, a fellow-craftsman.
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78 FUNERAL MEDALS.
The designs for all were furnished yy Dudley A. Tyng a prominent
lawyer, and at the time the Unite J States Collector of Customs at
Newbuiyport.
The portraits of the different pieces are of the same type, and were
taken without doubt from the profile drawn and etched by Joseph
Wright in New York in 1790, and particularly referred to on page 41 ;
the head on No. 164 being most like the original, and better in char-
acter and expression than any of the others. This portrait was well
known in the New England States, both in original impressions of the
etching, and through a copy published in the March number of the
Massachusetts Magazine, 1 79 1.
The head on No. 167, which is known in but a single example, is
smaller than those on Nos. 165 and 166, indicating another die, while
impressions of these from at least four or five dies are in existence,
slight variations only distinguishing them. No. 168 struck on an oval
planchet — also only known in a single impression — not having come
under the immediate notice of the writer, the portrait is assumed to
be of the same character as the others.
No. 164 the most important in the group both as to si^e and design,
has become extremely rare, especially in good condition, the soft metal
in which they were struck causing most of them to present, in our day,
rather a dilapidated appearance.
No. 169 struck on an oval planchet and for which no reverse seems
to have been executed, is said to exist in only three impressions, two
being in gold. They may be considered in the light of trial pieces.
FUNERAL MEDALS. 79
164. VICTOR SINE CLADE.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of olive
leaves. Legejid. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Reverse.— Kn altar, inscribed VICTOR SINE CLADE and on the
top, a funeral urn against which a boy leans weeping; on the left,
Minerva holding a shield with the eagle displayed, and on the altar
and at the right, a group of various implements of peace and war.
Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS. In
exergue, BORN FEB. 11. 1732 OB. DEC. 14. 1799 JE". G8.
Size j6. Tin, extremely rare.
165. SKULL AND CROSS BONES.
Obverse.— Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel
leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN
TEARS.
Reverse. — A skull and cross bones, at the base. Legend. B. FEB.
11. 1732. GEN. AM. ARMIES, 1775. RE. 1783, PRES. U. s!
AM. '89. R. '96. GEN. ARM. U. S. AM. '98. OB. D. 15. '99.
in four concentric lines.
Size I p. Gold, excessively rare. S\\vtr,rare. Tin, Crosby J26.
Two varieties of this reverse, have come under the notice of the writer, the letters being^
slightly different in form and spacing.
i65. FUNERAL URN.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel
leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN
TEARS. [Same obverse as No. 165.]
Reverse. — A funeral urn, inscribed ^W Legend. B. F. 11. MM.
. G. A. ARM. 75. R. '83. R U. S. A. '89. R. '96. G. ARM. U^
S '98. OB. D. 14. 1799. in two concentric lines.
Size ig. Gold, extremely rare. Silver, rare. Copper, Crosby 322.
Tin, rare.
Three varieties of this reverse are noted, the letters being different. One die also has a
period after the letter " S," at the top of the urn, which does not appear in the others. Of
the obverses of this and No. 165, four varieties have cpme under our notice. The differ-
ence consists in the wreath, the number of berries, and the form of the letters in the legend.
8o FUNERAL MEDALS.
167. FUNERAL \3YL\\.— Crosby sale 3 ig.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel
leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN
TEARS. [Similar head to No. 165, but smaller.]
Reverse. — A funeral urn, the base inscribed G. W.
Size 16. Tin.
This piece the only known specimen, is too much corroded and worn, to speak positively
as to the legend on the reverse, but it seems to be the same as No. 1 66. The urn is en-
tirely different.
168. FUNERAL URN.— Cz-a/.
Obverse. — Bust facing the left, within an oval wreath; below the bust,
1732. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON, BORN, VIRGINIA,
F. 11.
Reverse. — A funeral urn, with base inscribed, G. W. , at the left of the
urn, America, personified by a female Indian, with a head-dress of
feathers, stands weeping, her left arm resting on the urn, her right
hand raised and pointing upward; a weeping willow shades the urn,
and below the group, 1799. Legend. C A. ARM. 75, R. 83, P.
U. A. 87, R. 96, G. AR. U. S. 98.
Size iyy^22. T\n, Holland ?,?>2,.
169. HE IN Ql.OYLY.— Oval.
Obverse. — Bust facing the left, in an olive wreath; below the bust, G.
W. Legend HE IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS.
OB. D. 14. '99 M". •68.
Reverse. — Blank.
Size 16X1Q. 'Rronzt Apfleton 6j.
Two impressions in gold of this piece are said to be in existence, but their whereabouts
is unknown to the writer.
INDIAN PEACE MEDALS.
In the early part of the year 1792, the celebrated Indian orator and
Seneca Chief Sa-Go-Te-Wat-Ha, or "He-Kecps-Them-Awake," bet-
ter known under the name of Red Jacket, with a number of Chiefs of
the Six Nations, visited Philadelphia, then the seat of Government, at
the invitation of the first President. The invitation grew out of a de-
sire on the part of the Government, to attach the Indians if possible to
the interests of the United States, and at the same time to persuade
them to exchange the savage state for one of civilization, a project
dear to the heart of Washington.
During this visit the President presented to Red Jacket, a silver
memento six and three-quarter inches in height and five inches in
width, on the principal side of which was engraved a design repre-
senting Washington in uniform and standing, having just given the
calumet of peace to an Indian Chief who is smoking it. To the ex-
treme left is a pine tree, and at the feet of the Indian lies a tomahawk,
as if just discarded in the interests of peace, further typified by a man
ploughing in the background. Beneath, is the inscription " George
Washington President. 1792." The reverse bore the United States
shield on the breast of the American eagle displayed, and over his
head a glory breaking through a cloud and surrounding thirteen
stars.
The custom of distributing medals to the Chiefs of the Indian
tribes, either as pledges of amity or upon the conclusion of treaties, is,
II (81)
82 INDIAN PEACE MEDALS.
however, of much earlier date in this country. Medals struck for the
purpose during the reign of George I. (1714-1727), bearing that
monarch's head on the obverse, and a design illustrative of Indian
life on the reverse, are known to have been presented to the Indians.
This silver memento known as the " Red Jacket Medal," which is
still in the hands of one of his descendants, is interesting as being the
first presentation of the kind on the part of the Federal Government
that we are aware of Subsequently, commencing with the adminis-
tration of Thomas JeiTerson (1801-1809), medals bearing the por-
traits of the successive Presidents with the exception of Harrison,
have been regularly issued, the reverses for a series of years, ending
with President Taylor, bearing the same design, two hands clasped
and a tomahawk and pipe crossed, with the inscription " Peace and
Friendship."t Several reverses have been used in this Presidential
series since the administration of Taylor, that for President Johnson
— ^the work of Anthony C. Paquet — bearing a bust of Washington
after Houdon, upon a pedestal inscribed Peace, and in front of which
Columbia is grasping the hand of an Indian.
During Washington's first term as President, no medals appear to
have been struck for the purpose, and if other presentations beside the
Red Jacket memento were made, they must have been of a similar
character.
The first three pieces described in this list, known as the " Sea-
son Medals," were issued during the second term, and although not
\ A t)'pe metal cast of one of these reverses. Size 38, in conjunction with a similar cast
of the head by Duvivier on the "Washington before Boston Medal," is in possession of the
writer. The piece thus made has been silvered, and attention is drawn to it so that if others
exist error may be avoided.
INDIAN PEACE MEDALS. 83
bearing the head of Washington are usually classed in the series.
They were unquestionably used as Indian Peace Medals, the designs
referring to different phases of civilized life, being intended to attract
attention to its comforts and advantages, and to induce them to make
a change in their habits of living.
These medals executed in England by C. H. Kuchler, an excel-
lent engraver of the time, are ^admirable examples of the art. The
modeling of the cow in No. 170 cannot be easily surpassed, and the
action of the figure in No. 171 is particularly worthy of attention.
They were struck in silver and bronze, and probably not more than
two full sets in perfect impression are in existence. As single pieces
they are rare. No. 171 in bronze being more frequently met with than
the others. .
No. 173 which is only known as a shell, appears from the style
of lettering to be also of English origin, and may be the work of the
same engraver, Kuchler. The modeling of the figures and the gen-
eral execution, are quite equal to anything of the medallic art which
has come under our notice. This beautiful shell is included in this
group, under the supposition that it was prepared as the obverse of a
Peace Medal for Washington's administration, but the reverse from
some cause not having been executed, the dates of birth and death
were placed on the die shortly after the decease of Washington, and
a few impressions taken.
The oval medalet at the end of the list, described from the piece
in possession of the writer, may be considered more in the light of a
curiosity, than as having any bearing on the subject matter of the
group. The head of Washington quite neatly executed, cannot be
84 INDIAN PEACE MEDALS.
assigned to any particular original. We are unable to give any in-
formation as to the engraver, or the time and purpose of publication.
170. THE SHEPHERD.
Obverse. — A landscape. In the foreground a shepherd with a staff in
his left hand, a cow and calf, two sheep and a lamb; in the distance
hills, trees and a house, in which the door being open, two persons
are seen ; on base of design, c. H. kuchler. f. In exergue, U. S. A.
Re-c'crse.— SECOND PRESIDENCY OF GEO: WASHINGTON
MDCCXCVI. in five parallel lines, within a wreath of olive and
oak branches tied by a bow; on the bow, k.
Size JO. Silver. Bronze.
171. THE FARMER.
Obverse. — A landscape. In the foreground a man sowing grain, and
in the distance a farm-house, and a man ploughing. At left base,
KUCHLER. In exergue, U. S. A.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 170.]
Size JO. Silver. Bronze.
172. THE FAMILY.
Obverse. — The interior of a room. In the background a woman
weaving at a loom, and in the foreground another spinning; at the
left a child watching an infant in a cradle near a chair, and on the
right, an open fire-place ; on base of design c. H. K. F. In exergue,
U. S. A.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 170.]
Size JO. Silver. Bronze.
173. WASHINGTON SILVER^SHELL.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right upon a
pedestal, on which is depicted a ship in sail, a man ploughing, and
INDIAN PEACE MEDALS. 85
war trophies; to right of pedestal stands Mineiva, and to the left
an Indian warrior. Legend. GEN. GEO. WASHINGTON
PRESI. OF THE UNIT. STA. In exergue, BORN FEB^ 1732.
DIED DEO 1799
Reverse. — Struck as a shell.
Size ^o. Silver, extremely rare.
174. OVAL MEDALET.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, in a wreath
of laurel branches. Legend. IN WAR ENEMIES
Reverse. — Bust of William Penn, facing the left, in a wreath of olive
branches. Legend. IN PEACE FRIENDS
Size 11Y.14.. Tin.
HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR
FOR INDEPENDENCE.
The different Headquarters occupied by Washington during the
struggle for independence, are memorable points, and make as a
whole, a complete rounding out of his military career. From the
earliest to the latest — from Cambridge in '75, where he took com-
mand, to Newburg in '83, which saw the final disbandment of the
army, — each has its special bearing and significance. One suggests
triumph, another defeat; one misery and privation, another glory
and renown; here discord and plot, there manhood and truth; but,
all are silent witnesses to the development of a character, which
reached the highest degree of excellence humanity can attain.
Courageous to insist, but prudent to restrain ; patient in defeat,
and modest in success; with judgment to direct, and virtue to con-
trol; his only ambition the fulfilment of his duty, his only desire
freedom for his country. This was Washington I
Of the many localities which have become endeared to Americans
in this connection, only a few will be found mentioned in the follow-
ing list, and none of the pieces are at all equal in point of design
and execution, to the needs of the subject. The three sets by George
H. Lovett, unimportant in size, bear the same bust — a military por-
trait— the difference being in the surrounding ornamentation. The
head may be termed a variation of the Houdon, that profile 110 doubt
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HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR. 87
being intended by the engraver. The reverses of these sets are all
from the same dies, ten in number.
Those of Valley Forge, Tappan and Newburg, Nos. 175, 178
and 181, the obverses of which are adorned with an equestrian figure,
also the work of Mr. Lovett, possess but little merit as pieces, show-
ing haste in execution. The reverses of Nos. 175 and 181, will be
noticed as struck with the obverse of Robert Lovett's "Siege of Bos-
ton Medalet," also an equestrian figure, but much better in every re-
spect than the other.
175. VALLEY FORGE.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand
held to the rear; on the foreground cannon balls, and the letter L
and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.]
Reverse.— K farm-house. Legend. WASHINGTON'S HEAD-
QUARTERS. AT VALLEY FORGE Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
176. VALLEY FORGE.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing.
In the distance appears the City of Boston, and to the right a camp ;
to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON. 1776
[Same obverse as No. 50.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 175.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver.
177. VALLEY FORGE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, between
a laurel and palm branch, crossed. [Same obverse as No. 97.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 175.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
88 HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR.
178. TAPPAN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 175.]
Reverse.— A farm-house. Legend. WASHINGTON'S HEAD-
QUARTERS AT TAPPAN Edge reeded.
Sise 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
179. TAPPAN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 177.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 178.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
180. 1P^T>Y>PCi^.— Erected 1700.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
Legend. HISTORICAL & FORESTRY SOCIETY OF ROCK-
LAND COUNTY ♦ ORGANIZED FEB. 22. 1878 [Same bust
as No. 136.]
Reverse. — A farm-house, in a circle ; beneath the design, TAP-
PAN Legend. WASHINGTONS HEADQUARTERS 1780 *
ERECTED 1700 *
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
181. NEWBURG.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 175]
Reverse. — A farm-house; beneath the design, G. h. l. Legend. THE
OLD HASBROOK HOUSE NEWBURG, N.. Y. Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
182. NEWBURG.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 176.]
i^trwjt-.— [Same as No. 181.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
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HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR. 89
183. NEWBURG.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 177.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 181.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
184. HARLEM.— Zozz-rZ/'j Series, No. i.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or-
namented with shields and spears ; the coat is without buttons.
Reverse. — The house, in a circle; beneath the design, g. h. l. Legend.
HEADQUARTERS AT HARLEM, N. Y. 1776. * N9 1 ♦
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
185. WHITEPLAINS.— iV^. 2.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 1 84.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT WHITEPLAINS, N. Y. 177G ♦ N9 2 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Ol
186. CHADS FORT>.— No. 3.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
NEAR CHADS FORD, P^ 1777 ♦ N" 3 *
Sise iS. Silver. Copper.
187. WHITEMARSH.— iVi7. 4.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT WHITEMARSH, P-^ 1777 * N9 4 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
188. VALLEY FORGE.— iV^. J.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT VALLEY FORGE, P^ 1777 & 78 ♦ N° 5 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
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90 HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR.
189. TAPPAN.— 7V^. 6.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— T\\& house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT TAPPAN, N. Y. 1778 ♦ N'^ 6 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
190. MORRISTOWN.— A'*?. 7.
Oln-erse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse— T\v^ house, in a circle. Legend.. HEADQUARTERS,
MORRISTOWN, N. J. 1779 & '80 * N9 7 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
191. SUFFERNS.— iVi;. 8.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— 'Y\i& hou.se, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
NEAR SUFFERNS, N. Y. 1780 * NV 8 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
192. DOBBS FERRY.— iVb. p.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
NEAR DOBBS FERRY, N. Y. 1781 * N9 9 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
193. NEWBURG.— iV(A 10.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— Ihc house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT NEWBURG, N. Y. 1783 * N'!" 10 *
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
194. HARLEM. — Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a borckr or-
namented with semi-circles and stars. [Same bust as No. 184, the
coat with buttons.]
HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR. 91
Reverse. — [Same as No. 1 84.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
This obverse was stnick with all the reverses, as described from No. 184 to 193 inclusive,
ten pieces. It was also struck in copper, with an undraped bust of Washington facing the
right, the obverse of No. 137, and with tlie obverse of No. 184.
195. Yik.'RL.^lR..— Third obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or-
namented with shields and stars. [Same bust as 194.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Size 18. Silver. Tin.
Tills obverse was struck with all the reverses as described from No. 184 to 193 inclusive,
ten pieces. This set is rarer than either of the preceding. The obverse was also struck in
copper, with an undraped bust of Washington facing the right, the obverse of No. 137, and
with the obverse of No. 1 94.
MEDALS WITH KOSCIUSKO, LAFAY-
ETTE, FRANKLIN, AND OTHERS.
While we are not quite assured that all of the pieces in this
group may be properly termed Washington MedaJs, as in a number,
the Washington feature appears to be really of secondary importance,
yet some of the combinations, such as those with Kosciusko, Lafay-
ette, Franklin and Martha Washington, are appropriate and signifi-
cant. Others again like Webster, Everett and McClellan, while not
precisely pertinent may be received in an historic or national sense ;
but we regret the necessity of recording such a startling inconsistency
as the portrait of Edwin Forrest on a medal in conjunction with one
of Washington.
The tragedian may or may not have achieved a national ' reputa-
tion, but in no way is he entitled to this distinction, nor could his
name ever properly appear thus connected. Such a perversion of
true medallic purposes should be sharply censured, and it is to be
deplored that more or less of this bad taste occurs throughout our
record. Much of this arises from the loose practice oi muling, as it is
technically termed ; that is, the custom of striking with obverses other
and different reverses than those originally prepared for them, and
often bearing not the slightest connection. The case under notice is a
glaring example of this practice, — a practice which apart from its
enors gives subject-matter always perplexing to the collector, and
at the same time extremely annoying to the compiler. Obverses
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KOSCIUSKO, LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC. 93
of course may be used with reverses other than the originals when
consistent in purpose, and such combinations, while extending the
subject, often increase rather than lessen the interest.
All the pieces in this group with the exception of Nos. 201, 207
and 212, the first two after Stuart, and the last' a fictitious design,
give the Houdon profile, the most important being the one first
described. This medal the work of Rogat a French engraver, bear-
ing the heads of Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette together,
the heads admirably modeled and executed, is an interesting and
highly valued piece' of the series. It was probably issued shortly
after the decease of Lafayette. Restrikes known by the words
"Cuivre," or "Bronze," in stamped letters on the edge, are frequently
met with, but original impressions are quite rare.
No. 197 by Wright and Bale, and No. 201 by Bale alone, are
well known to collectors. James Bale whose name appears on
several medals in connection with C. C. Wright, was subsequently
associated with F. B. Smith. Their business card, having for obverse
an equestrian figure of Washington, very similar to No. 212, is one
of the rarities of that class of Washington pieces. Mr. Bale died at
New York in October 1851.
No. 198, by C. C. Wright, struck in honor of Lafayette at the
time of his visit to the United States in 1824, is a good example of
that engraver, both of the heads being well executed. This medalet
has become scarce especially in perfect condition. No. 200 also in
connection with Lafayette, a recent production designed by Isaac F.
Wood, of New York, bears the>name of George H. Lovett as engraver
of the piece, but the Washington head is really the work of his
94 KOSCIUSKO^ LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC.
brother the late Robert Lovett, Jr. transferred from a hub still irj
existence.
No. 208 in connection with Martha Washington, also the work
of Robert Lovett, Jr. is welt known. This obverse was used by
William Idler of Philadelphia with his business card as a reverse.
No. 204 by Joseph H. Merriam a Boston die-engraver, lately de-
ceased, presents a fair medallic head, the obverse was struck with
several reverses, among which may be noted Mr. Merriam's largest
business card.
196. KOSCIUSKO AND LAFAYETTE.
Obverse. — Heads of Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette, accolated,
facing the left; beneath, rogat. Legend. TO THE HERO'S
OF LIBERTY THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE'S INDE-
PENDENCE.
Reverse.— GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN THE 22? FEB^ 1732,
AT BRIDGE-CREECK DIED THE 14™ DECEMBER 1799,
AT MONT-VERNON in three lines ; THADEUS KOSCIUSKO
BORN THE 12™ FEB^' 174G, AT MERUZOWSZEZYZNA
DIED THE le'':" OCT« 1817, AT SOLEURE in three lines;
LAFAYETTE M. J. P. R. Y. GILBERT DUMOTTIER BORN
THE 6'^," SEPTEMBER 1757, AT CHAVINIAC DIED THE
207 MAY 1834, IN PARIS, in four lines; each inscription sur-
mounted by a wreath of oak leaves, cercle brittanique rue
NEUVE ST AUGUSTIN N° 5 5 A PARIS. BORREL
Size j2. Bronze.
197. LAFAYKTrE.— Par Nodi/eFrairum.
Obverse. — Heads of Washington and Lafayette, face to face, within a
wreath of laurel branches, the former on the left; below the wreath,
w & B.
KOSCIUSKO, LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC. 95
Reverse.~YAR NOBILE FRATRUM in three lines, within a wreath
of laurel branches; tibove the inscription a rose, and below it, a
rose with two leaves. ' \
Stse ly. Silver. Copper. Tin. 1"
198. LAFAYETTE 1824. \
Odverse.— Head of Washington facing the left. Legend GEORGE
WASHINGTON
Reverse.— W&ad of Lafayette facing the right; beneath, is the date
1824 Legend. GENERAL LA FAYETTE
Size p. Silver. Tin.
An impression in gold, has come under the notice of the writer. The obverse occurs
in silver, with a blank reverse, and tlie obverse and reverse are frequenUy found struck on
the silver and copper coinage of the time.
199. LAFAYETTE.
Ol'verse.— Head of Washington facing the left. Lege?td. GEORGE
• WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 198, but smaller.]
Reverse. — Head of Lafayette.
Size 6. Silver.
This obverse occurs with a reverse bearing the date 1776 in a \vreatli, struck in silver. •
200. LAFAYETTE.— iV^. K Medal Club.
Obverse.— Undrz.'^ed bust of Washington facing the right, in a half
wreath of palm branches; on edge of bust, lovett; outside of the
wreath in a half circle, carried out at the top by a row of thirteen
stars, I. F. W. Dl'iS. N. Y. MEDAL CLUB SERIES NO. I G. H. L. FEC.
[Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse.— ^Mst of Lafayette in civil dress, facing the right. Leo-aid
GENERAL LAFAYETTE
Size 20. Silver. Bronze.
201. FRANKLIN.— ^W^j-^.
Obverse.— ^u&t of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the
left ; beneath the bust, bale
96 KOSCIUSKO, LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC.
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin, three-quarter face to the right; beneath
the bust, BALE
Size ij. Silver. Copper. Tin.
202. FRANKLIN.— /"ar Nobile Fratrutn.
Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin, at three-quarter face
toward each other, the former on the right ; below and between the
busts, BALE [Same busts as the obverse and reverse of No. 20i.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 197.]
Size I y. Silver. Copper. Tin.
203. FRANKLIN— LAFAYETTE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 202.]
Reverse. — Heads of Washington and Lafayette, face to face within a
wreath of laurel branches, the former on the left; below the wreath,
w & B. [Same as the obverse of No. 197.]
Si::e ij. Copper. Brass. Tin.
204. FRANKLIN.— iW<'ma«.f<r.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the
bust, MERRiAM Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN
FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left ; beneath the bust, merrL'\m
Legend. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BORN JAN. 17. 1700.
Size 20. Bronze. Tin.
205. FRANKLIN.— £';7>«// Cxlo Fulmen.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded
by a border ornamented with shields and spears. [Same obverse
as No. 184.]
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left; on a scroll extending up
each side, eripuit ccelo fulmen, sceptrumque tyrannis Legend.
B. FRANKLIN
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
KOSCIUSKO, LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC. 97
206. FRANKLIN .—Eripuit Ccelo Fulmen.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded
by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse
as No. 194.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 205.]
Size 18. Silver.. Copper. Brass.
207. FRANKLIN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the
left. Legctid. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799.
[Same obverse as No. 76.]
Reverse.— ^nst of Franklin wearing a cap and facing the left. Le-
gend. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
208. MARTHA WASHINGTON.
Obverse. — Undraped bust-of Washington facing the right; beneath the
bust, LOVETT Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— ^Mst.^ of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend.
MARTHA WASHINGTON
Size ij. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
This obverse occurs with a reverse bearing ihe date i860, witliiu .1 meath of olive
branches. Struck in brass and tin.
2og. MARTHA WASHINGTON 1792.
Obverse.— {Jndr&Yi&d bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the
bust, LOVETT Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 1792
Reverse— hxxst of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend
MARTHA WASHINGTON 1792
Size jj. Silver. Nickel.
From the same obverse and reverse dies as No. 208, the dates having been added.
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98 KOSCIUSKO, LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC.
210. WEBSTER.
Obverse. — Uiidraped bust of Washington facing the left; beneath the
bust, KEY Legend. PATRI^ PATER
Reverse. — Bust of Webster draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right.
Legend. DANIEL WEBSTER
Size i8. Tin.
There are three different states of this obverse die:
1 . As above described.
2. With the date 1732, as described under No. 94 and one or two others.
3. With an arched frame around the bust, as described in tlie next piece. No. 211. In
this state combined with many different reverses.
211, WEBSTER.
Ob-cerse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left, in an arched
frame of a single line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI/E
PATER 1732 [From the same die as No. 210, the frame and
date having been added.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 210.]
Size 18. Tin.
212. CLAY.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure of Washington advancing to the right,
hat in his left hand held forward. Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON [Same obverse as No. 158.]
Rnierse. — Bust of Clay draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right.
Legend. HENRY CLAY
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
213. CLAY.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded
by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same ob-
verse as No. 194.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 212.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
KOSCIUSKO, LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC. 99
214. EVERETT.— it/<rrr?flwj-r.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; beneath
the bust, MERRiAM LcgeTid. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN
FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left; beneath the bust, mekriam
Legend. EDWARD EVERETT BORN lAPRIL 11. 1794.
Size 20. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
215. EVERETT.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732.
[Same obverse as No. 123.]
Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left. Legend. EDWARD
EVERETT BORN APRIL 11. 1794. [A different bust from the
preceding.]
Sise 20. Copper.
2i5. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the
right; below the bust, g. h. lovett n. y. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U" STATES
all within a laurel wreath. [Same bust as No. 113.]
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, three-quarter face to the
right. Legend. MAJ. GENERAL McCLELLAN
Size 21. Bronze.
This obverse occurs with a blank reverse, stnick in tin.
217. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, issuing from clouds
dotted with stars ; at each side two American flags, and above the
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND
SHALL BE PRESERVED
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left; beneath the
bust, w. H. KEY F. Legend. MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLEL-
LAN. 1864
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
lOO KOSCIUSKO, LAFAYETTE, FRANKLIN, ETC.
218. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 217.]
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left; on edge of
bust, L. Legend. MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLELLAN.
Size 18. Brass.
219. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, resting on clouds
dotted with stars ; at each side two American flags, and above the
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND
SHALL BE PRESERVED
Reverse. — [Same as No. 217.]
Size 18. Bronze.
A different obversa from No. 217. In this, one spear point of the flags on the right, is
between the first "E" and ".S", and the other betn-een the last "E" and "D", in the
word "preserved". In No. 217, one point is at the second "E", and the other is
after the " D " in the word.
220. FORREST.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 211.]
Rez'erse. — Bust of Forrest draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right;
on edge of bust, key Legend. EDWIN FORREST.
Size 18. Tin.
MEDALS WITH THE PRESIDENTS OF
THE UNITED STATES.
The custom of including in the Washington series all medal,
bearing the portrait of the Pater Patriae, without any reference as to
whether they were struck in his honor, or, the head merely used to
increase the importance of the connection, is one of such long stand-
ing, that we do not think proper to depart from it; although in many
instances the fact i» apparent, that the Washington head is in reality
only secondary.
The entire list of this group is composed of pieces struck to per-
petuate the memories of Presidents of the United States other than '
Washington: his head being really the reverse, or, less important side
of the medal. The first described piece should, however, not be
classed in this manner, as the position of the Washington portrait in
this case on the actual obverse, would indicate an intention of making
It the more prominent, surrounded as it is by those of the seven sue-
ceeding Presidents.
The pieces bearing the single heads of Jefferson, Jackson, Harri-
son, Lincoln and Grant, were intended to commemorate their services
and m special classification would be assigned, and properly so, to each
particular individual and not necessarily enrolled as part of a Wash-
ington series.
Very little good work is exhibited on any of thi., group. No
221 the "Eight Presidents Medal," as it may be termed, the produc-
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I02 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
tion of W. H. Bridgens a New York engraver, was probably pub-
lished about the year 1840, or during the term of President Van
Buren. The head is after Stuart, 3S are those on No. 224 by Paquet,
227 by Robert Lovett Jr. and 232 and 241 ; the equestrian figure pre-
sents a fictitious picturing. The military bust on No. 233, by J. A.
Bolen, is taken from the portrait by Joseph Wright, referred to on
page 41.
The Houdon profile, not always faithful to the original, will be
found on all others of the list, the style and manner of execution on
most, being open to adverse criticism ; the exceptions being the beau-
tiful head by Paquet No. 223, and 230 by F. B. Smith, but in the
latter we find nothing worthy of that engraver.
221. THE EIGHT PRESIDENTS.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the
left, in a central circular panel, surrounded by seven smaller ones;
the other panels contain bust portraits of John Adams, Thomas Jef-
ferson, James Madison, James Munroe, John Quincy Adams, An-
drew Jackson, Martin Van Buren. Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON.
Reverse.— YIRST PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON. SEC-
OND JOHN ADAMS. THIRD THOMAS JEFFERSON.
FOURTH JAMES MADISON. FIFTH JAMES MUNROE.
SIXTH JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. SEVENTH ANDREW
JACKSONS. EIGHTH MARTIN VAN BUREN. in sixteen
parallel lines, within a wreath of roses and other flowers; near the
edge, W. H. BRIDGENS NEW. YORK.
Size 2g. Tin.
Impressions occur in bronze and tin. " ithiTit tliL- name of the engraver. The obverse
was also struck with a political rever. 1 .tnd Breckinridge 1856."
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 103
222. JEFFERSON.
Obverse -Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the
right; beneath the bust, BOLEN Legend WASHINGTON fSame
obverse as No. 56.]
Revcrse.-Bnst of Jefferson facing the right; beneath the bust, bolen
Leg-end. JEFFERSON
Size 16. Tin.
223. JACKSON.— i1//«/j,^,Vj.
c;^"'.r^..-Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.]
Reverse. ~YiQ2>.A of Jackson facing the left.
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
224. JACKSON.
Obverse.-^nst of Washington in civil dress, facing the right ; on edge
of bust, AP [Same obverse as No. 156.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 223.]
Size 12. Silver.
225. l^Q.Y.^On.— Equestrian.
0^z...;-.v.,-Equestrian figure of Washington advancing to the right
?JVi/!i!T ^'rL ^'""'^ ^""^'^ ^°"'"'''^- ^'S'"'^- GEORGE wash!
lINLrlUN [Same obverse as No. 158.]
^^.rr^^.-Equestrian figure of Jackson advancing to the left Legend
GENL ANDREW JACK.SON ^
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
. 226. JACKSON.— ^^««/„a«.
OW...-Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded
by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same ob-
verse as No. 104.] "-
Reverse. ~\Z^.mQ Z.S No. 225.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
I04 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
227. HARRISON.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face. Legend.
UNITY OF GOVERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF
INDEPENDENCE
Reverse. — Bust of Harrison in uniform, facing the left. Legend,
MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON. BORN FI^B. 9. 1773.
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
228. HARRISON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 225.]
Reverse. — Bust of Harrison in uniform, facing the left. Legend..
MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON the circle completed by twenty-
three stars.
Size jS. Silver. Copper. Brass.
229. HARRISON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 226.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 228.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
230. LINCOLN.— ^'w/Ajc.
Obi'erse. — Busts of Washington and Lincoln, face to face, the former
on the left, draped in a Roman mantle; beneath the busts, THE
FATHER I THE SAVIOUR OF HIS COUNTRY, in three lines.
Reverse.— ^ust of Lincoln facing the left. Legend. ABRAHAM
LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12. 1809. ASSASSINATED APR. 14.
18G5.
Size 22. Tin.
231. LINCOLN.— il/a^J<r.
Obxicrse. — Bust of Washington facing the right; on ^<Sg& of bust, marr
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF HIS-
COUNTRY *
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. loj;
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the bust, mark
Legend. AB. LINCOLN THE PRESERVER OF HIS COUN-
TRY *
Size 20. Tin.
232. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face; beneath the
bust, I. B.G Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEB^
22. 1732. * DIED DEC* IL. 171»9. * [Same obverse as No. 89.],
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right; ke\' f. Legend. ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN.
Size 24.. Copper. Tin.
233. LINCOLN.— 5(?/tf« (s' Merriam sc.
Obverse.— Bnst of Washington in uniform, facing the left; beneath
the bust, J. A. BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse
as No. 92.]
Reverse.— Bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam
Legeitd. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12. 1809.
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
234. LINCOLN.—^. Sy M. sc.
Obverse.— ^nst of Washington in uniform, facing the left; beneath
the bust, BOLEN Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY
[Same obverse as No. 93.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 233.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
235. LINCOLN.— ^^^- f^.
Obverse,— \{g.^(1 of Washington facing the right, issuifig from clouds
dotted v.'ith stars; at each side two American flags, and above the
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND
SHALL BE PRESERVED [Same obverse as No. 217.]
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io6 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left; beneath the bust, w. h. key
Lege7td. ABRAHAM LINCOLN PREST. OF THE U. S. LS64
Sise i8. Copper. Tin.
236. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 235.]
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left; beneath the bust, w. h. key
and around, thirty-five stars. Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN
PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. 1864 [A smaller bust than No. 235.]
Size 18. Copper, Bronze. Tin. .
237. LINCOLN.— A>5<r.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, resting on clouds
dotted with stars; at each side two American flags, and above the
head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND
SHALL BE -PRESERVED [Same obverse as No. 219.]
Reverse. — [Saftie as No. 235.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
238. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 237.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 236.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Tin.
239. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, issuing from clouds.
Legefid THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRE-
SERVED [Similar obverse to No. 235 but extremely rude.]
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right. Legend. ABRAHAM
LINCOLN 1864 .
Size 16. Copper.
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 107
240. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Legntd.
GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST IN WAR. FIRST IN
PEACE - AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS - OF HIS COUN-
TRYMEN
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left; at each side six stars.
Legend. REVERSE — LINCOLN
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
This obverse and the obverse of the Masonic piece " Fredericksburgh Lodge," have
been struck together.
241. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, thiee-quarter face to the
left. Legend. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799.
[Same obverse as No. J^)^
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln draped, facing the right; beneath the bust,
K Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 18G4
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
242. LINCOLN.— Pa^Mif/ sc.
Ohi-crse. — [Same as No. 241.]
Reverse. — Undraped bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the
bust, Paquct
Size 12. Copper.
243. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 241.]
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left.
Size 12. Tin:
244. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the
left. Legend. PATER PATRLE [Same as reverse of No. 95.]
ro8 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left; below ' le hea'-'^»1864 and
around, thirteen stars.
Sii,e ij. Copper.
245. LINCOLN.— .W«/5^r/«.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.]
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the right.
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
This obverse was also struck with a draped and undraped bust of Lincoln, facing the
right ; on the edge of the latter, Paquet.
246. LINCOLN.— .ffar^^r sc.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 245.]
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the right; on edge b
Size 12. Bronze.
247. LINCOLN.— iVtf/wj Feb. 12. i8og.
Obz'erse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left. Legend.
REPRESENTED BY WM. LEGGETT BRAMHALL
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln within a beaded circle, facing the right.
Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN x NATUS FEB. 12. 1809.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
248. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Brown's Equestrian Statue of Washington; in exergue
1863 Legend. FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE
Rez>erse. — [Same as No. 244.]
Size 12. Copper. Nickel.
249. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 235.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust,
w. H. K. Legend. LIEUT. GEN. U. S. GRANT.
Size 18. Silver. Brass. Tin.
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. 109
250. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 237.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 249.]
Sist: iS. Silver. G. Silver. Bronze.
251. GRANT.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, LOVETT and beneath, g. h. t. Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right. . Legend. GEN-
ERAL U. S. GRANT
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
252. GRAUT .—Mint Series.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.]
Reverse. — Head of Grant facing the right.
Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
253. GRANT.— 5(j/o''?a'-
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right.
Reverse. — Head of Grant facing the right.
Size 12. .Silver Copper.
254. GRANT,
Obz'erse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the.
left. Legend BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799.
[Same obverse as No. 76.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust,
KEY F.
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin.
no PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
255. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 244.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right; below, is the
date, 1868. Legend. GENERAL U. S. GRANT
Size I J. Copper.
256. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 244.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right; on a scroll be-
neath the bust, PRES 1869 TO 77 Legend. GENERAL U. S.
GRANT [Same bust as No. 255.]
Size I J. Copper. Brass.
PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS, SIGNA-
TURE AND FAMILY ARMS.
In a previous group, page 41, reference was made to a profile
portrait of Washington drawn and etched by Joseph Wright at New
York in 1790, with the remark that, although the portrait appeared
on several of the pieces, no good rendering of it had been given.
The head on the medal first described' in this list, executed by
J. A. Bolen, of Springfield, Mass., and issued in 1864, gives a much
better idea of this profile than those mentioned. While not a success
in an artistic point of view — the modeling being open to criticism —
the motive of the original is fairly preserved, and we are indebted to
this engraver for the first close medallic rendering of a truthful and
very interesting portrait. Another medal by Bolen, No. 258, two
years earlier in date, and still more faulty in modeling, gives a head
not assignable fo any particular original.
Nos. 265, 266 and 267, which are said to have been issued at
the time of Washington's second inauguration as President (1793),
bear a legend particularly appropriate both to the man and the
occasion. The engraver is unknown, but we presume they were
produced in this country. The heads on these pieces, which are
struck on very thin planchets, are quite different from any other
medallic representations, approaching somewhat the Trumbull por-
trait painted in 1790. No. 265 has become very rare in perfect
impression and No. 266 occurs but seldom.
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112 PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS, ETC.
Nos. 264 and 272, the former by Robert Lovett, Jr., present the
Stuart portrait, but not very successfully. The reverse of the latter,
both as to design and execution, is worthy of mention, but the ob-
verse seems to be the work of an inferior engraver. The head is
similar in character and drawing, to that on No. 221 by W. H.
Bridgens.
No. ijj, a full bust, may be assigned to the Du Simitiere profile,
referred to in the group of coins. No. 286, by William H. Key, an
assistant engraver at the United States Mint, is a reduction of the
head on a Berlin iron cast, well known by the fac-simile engraving
in "Snowden's Medallic Memorials of Washington," plate III. The
head was copied from a print by Giuseppe Longhi, the celebrated
Italian engraver, executed in 1817 from his own design, a combina-
tion of the Trumbull and Stuart portraits.
The publisher of this piece, Sigmund K. Harzfeld, a German by
birth, came to the United States in 1876 and resided in Philadelphia
until 1881, when he returned to Europe, dying at Wiesbaden, Ger-
many, Dec. 13, 1883. He was an accomplished numismatist, and
was highly respected for his strict integrity and courtesy of manner.
This obverse struck with a masonic reverse, was also issued by him.
With these exceptions, the equestrian obverses of No. 270 and
276 and the nondescript figure of No. 282 being included, the por-
traits on all the other medals in the group are after Lloudon, the best
in every respect being that on the "Allegiance Medal," the work of
Anthony C. Paquet a native of Hamburg, who came to this country
in 1848. Mr. Paquet was assistant engraver at the United States
Mint from 1S57 to 1864, and died at Philadelphia in 1882, at the age
PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
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of sixty-eight. His abilities as a designer and engraver are fully
exhibited in the many admirable works produced by him.
257- LETTER TO HAMILTON.
OW-Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust j a
BOLEN. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.-l HOPE. THAT LIBERAL ALLOWANCES WIT T
BE MADE, FOR THE POLITICAL OPINIONS OF S
OTHER. WITHOUT THESE I DO NOT SEE HOW tSf
REINS OF GOVERNMENT ARE TO BE MANAGED O^
HOW THE UNION OF THE STATES CAN BE MH^S
LONGER PRESERVED, in eleven patif hn's^^lr thJ^^d^e
in a curved Ime. Washington's letter, to Hamilton
St."u'3y. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
258. PARTY SPIRIT.
BOLEN Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON "^^' J- A-
^...<v...--AyOID THE EXTREMES OF PARTY SPIRIT in
five parallel Imes, witl^n a wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow.
^t-^e Id. Silver. Brass, Oreide. Tin.
259- THE UNION THE MAIN PROP.
03r.y..-Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right- beneath
tl>e bust, BOLKN Legend WASHINGTON^ [Sam: obverse as
"" FRTY il'J'^ r '"'"'^ f ™^ ''^^^ P^OP OF OUR LIB-
wYsH NrTn^^'^vl"' '"' '^^* '^^''"'-'^'- ^'•^-^- GEORGE
WAbHINGTON. l^T PRESIDENT U S
Sice 16. Silver. Copper. Tin.
260. MAY OUR COUNTRY.
(9W.-Head facing the left, within a circle Legend CFO
WASHINGTON. THE DEFENDER OF HIS CO^WTRY
114 J'A TRIO TIC INSCRIPTIONS.
Reverse.—" MAY OUR COUNTRY NEVER WANT PROPS, TO
SUPPORT THE GLORIOUS FABRIC" G. W. 1786 in eight
linos, the last two curved, within a border ornamented with shields
and stars.
Size j8. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass.
261. MAY OUR COHt^TRY.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No. 1 37.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.]
Size 18. Copper.
This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together.
262. MAY OUR QOUliTRY .—Third obverse.
Oln'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 194.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.]
Size 18. Copper.
This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together.
263. MAY OUR COUUTYCi .—Fourth obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with shields and stars. [Same obverse as No. 195.],
Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.]
Size 18. Copper.
This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together.
264. UNITY OF GOVERNMENT.
Obverse.— Y^ust in civil dress, full face. Legend. UNITY OF GOV-
ERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Reverse.— ^¥. IS A FREEMAN WHOM THE TRUTH MAKES
FREE, in four parallel lines. Legend. LIBERTY AND INDE-
PENDENCE * JULY 4 1776 *
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
Same obverse as No. 227, this, however, being the original combination. This obverse 1
has been struck with a blank reverse. (
t
\
PA TRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS. 1 1 5
265. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obverse— ?,\ist in uniform, facing the right. Legend GEORGE
WASHINGTON
Reverse— Kn eye surrounded by diverging rays, with fifteen alternate
stars. Legend. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES »
Edge engrailed.
Size 16. Brass.
Ordinary impressions show a break in the obverse die, extending from the top across the
he.ad and beneath the eye, ending on the right between the letters «N" and"G" in
WASHINGTON. An impression showing a break directly across the forehead, has come under
the notice of the writer, proving that other dies were executed for the obverse, the reverse
apparently being the same.
266. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obverse.— -Qxxst in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON
^,.7'^w.— [Same as No. 265.] Edge engrailed.
Size 16. Brass.
The obverse of this piece is from a different die to No. 265, thfe head although similar
bemg much better, botli in character and drawing ; the nose also is not so sharp and pointed.
267. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obverse.— ?,xxit in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 265.]
i?^z/^r.r^.— [Similar design to No. 265.] Legend SUCCESS TO
THE UNITED STATES * Edge engrailed
Size 12. Brass.
268. PRO PATRIA.
Obverse.— Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right Legend
GEORGE WASHINGTON ^ "
^....^-...-PRO PATRIA in two lines, within a wreath of olive
branches; below the wreath, lovett phila
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
1 16 PA TRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
26g. PRO PATRIA.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, r. l. Legmd. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE-
CURITY *
Reiterse. — [Same as No. 268.]
Size 20. Copper.
270. PRO PATRIA.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform on an eminence, head facing.
In the distance appears the city of Boston, and to the right the
American encampment; to the left a battery. Legend. GEO:
WASHINGTON. 1776 [Same obverse as No. 50.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 268.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
This obverse and the obverses of Nos. 268 and 269, have been struck together. See
Nos. 51 and 52.
271. PRO PATRIA EJUSQUE LIBERTATE.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, surrounded
by an ornamented border.
Reverse.— Y'&.O PATRiA EJUSQUE LIBERTATE in four parallel
lines; at the base, g. h. l.
Size ij. Silver. Bronze. Brass.
272. LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE.
Obt'erse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY.
Reverse. — Seatet figure of Liberty, holding a cup to an eagle standing
on a rock; at her side the United States shield, the pole and liberty
cap in her left hand, and a vessel in the distance. Legend. LIB-
ERTY AND INDEPENDENCE.
Size 21. Tin.
An impression in silver, is noted in the Wood sale, No. 596.
PA TRIO TIC INSCRIPTIONS. 1 1 7
273. UNITED WE STAND.
Obverse. — [Same as Xo. 272.]
Reverse.— Tv/o hands clasped, surrounded by diverging rays. Legend.
UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL all within a
wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Sice 21. Tin.
274. VIRTUE LIBERTY & INDEPENDENCE.
(9(fer;-5^.— Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust key
Legend. PATRI/E PATER 1732 [Same obverse as No 94 ]
Reverse.— Vl^Tm. LIBERTY & INDEPENDENCE, in four hnes.
large letters.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Tin.
275. LIBERTY CAP.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 262.]
Reverse.— A liberty cap, surrounded by diverging rays. Legetid.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * LIBERTY *
Stse 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
276. LIBERTY TREE.
6»^<-,,7-jr.— Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand
held to the rear; on the foreground cannon balls, and the letter l
and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.]
Reverse— A pine tree. Above, LIBERTY TREE and below, n« ic
AUG. B. sage's historical TOKENS Pdge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Tin.
277. THE UNION.
Obva-se.— Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B
1732 D. 1799
1 1 8 PA TRW TIC INSCRIPTIONS.
Reverse— THE UNION MUST & SHALL BE PRESERVED in
five lines, within a circle of thirty-five stars. Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
278. THE UNION.
Oln'crse. — [Same as No. 277.]
Reverse. — An eye with diverging rays. Legetid. 'THE UNION
MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED.' Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
279. ALLEGIANCE \R.'E.Y>P>.'L..— Mini series.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, Paquet
Legend. "THE CONSTITUTION IS SACREDLY OBLIGA-
TORY ON ALL"
Reverse.— \i. S. MINT.— OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TAKEN BY
THE OFFICERS AND WORKMEN SEPT. 2. 1861— JAS.
POLLOCK, DIR. in six lines, the first and last curved, within a
wreath of olive branches.
Size ig. Silver. Copper. Bronze.
This obverse was also struck with a reverse bearing a wreath of olive leaves tied by a
bow, the field blank.
280. OUR COUNTRY.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEO: WASHINGTON * FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY *
Reverse. — A military trophy of a stack of arms, drums, flags, cannon
etc. ; over the group, a wreath. Legend. OUR COUNTRY AND
OUR FLAG NOW & FOREVER
Size i^. Brass.
281. MILITARY TROPHY,
Obverse. — Bust ''n civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as
No. 76.]
PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS, ETC. 119
Reverse. — A military trophy; beneath the group, 1864 [Similar de-
sign to No. 280, but smaller, and omitting the wreath and legend.]
Size 12. Tin.
282. A DECISIVE WAR.
Obi-erse. — Full length in civil dress, a chart in his right hand, and a
.sword in the left. Legend. THE FOUNDER OF OUR UNION.
1776.
Reverse.— h. DECISIVE WAR ONLY - CAN RESTORE PEACE
AND PROSPERITY 1861 in seven parallel lines. (
Size 16. Tin.
283. SIGNATURE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Rev£rse. — A tablet bearing a.fae-simile of the signature of Washington.
Size JO. Bronze.
284. FAMILY ARMS.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.]
Reverse. — The Washington arms in a beaded circle, with the motto,
ExiTus ACTA PROBAT Legend. FAMILY ARMS OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON
Size 18. Copper.
285. FAMILY A.'RMS.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 284.]
Size 18. Copper.
286. BOOK-PLATE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; on edge
of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732 - 1799
I20 BOOK-PLATE.
Reverse. — Washington's Book- Plate, and beneath it, 2l facsimile of the
signature; near the lower edge in a curved line, har2FELd's series
Size 21. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
287. BOOVi-'P'L ATE.. —Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left ; on edge of
bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732 - 1799 Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 286, the legend
having been added]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 286.]
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
MASONIC MEDALS.
"Non Nobis Solum Sed Toto Mundo Nati"
The connection of Washington with the Masonic Fraternity
commenced quite early in life, his initiation as a member of Freder-
icksburgh Lodge, Va., taking place on the fourth day of November,
1752, a few months previous to his attaining the age of twenty-one.
This lodge, one of the earliest under regular warrant in the country,
enjoys this honorable distinction, and it is stated that the Bible on
which he was obligated, and the old record book, are still in existence.
After becoming of age he passed Fellow Craft, March 3, 1753, and
was raised Master Mason on the fourth day of August of the same
year.
During the war Washington held no official position in the order,
although he often attended the meetings of different lodges, some of
which were held in the army, but always as a private brother. In
1788, he was chosen Master of Alexandria Lodge, No. 22, which on
that account, a few years after his decease, had its name changed to
Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22. f
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, at a meeting held January 13,
1780, nominated and elected Washington as General Grand Master
of the United States; but this did not meet with favor from the other
Grand Lodges, and the office was never established. This action of
the Pennsylvania Lodge, however, created the belief that there was
such an office and that Washington occupied it, and the error has
t Washington and his Masonic Compeers. By Sidney Hayden. New York; 1866.
16 (121)
122 MASONIC MEDALS.
been still further propagated by the abbreviated legend on the reverse
of the medal first described in this list, G. W. G. G. M. — George
Washington General Grand Master.
This medal, struck in 1797, is generally supposed to be of English
origin, but the head in low relief after Du Simitiere, closely resembles
both in drawing and execution that on the Washington Half Dollars
of 1792 by Peter Getz of Lancaster, Pa. particularly referred to on
page 10. Getz is said to have been a member of the Masonic order,
and as shown by the pieces mentioned, executed five years earlier,,
certainly possessed sufficient talent to design as well as to execute the
reverse struck with it. The piece occupies a prominent position in a
Washington cabinet, and impressions in good condition occur but
seldom.
With this exception, all the pieces in the list are of recent issue,
the most interesting in this connection being No. 298, the work of
George H. Lovett, and published by Isaac F. Wood, of New York^
in the early part of 1883. The reverse has for its principal object
a fac-simile of the seal of the Fredericksburgh Lodge, also the em-
blems of the degrees attained by Washington in the lodge, and the
dates. Entered Apprentice Nov. 4, 5752, Fellow Craft Mar. 3, 5753,
Master Mason Aug. 4, 5753. The portrait a three-quarter face is
taken from an engraving by De Mare, the frontispiece to Vol. I, of
Irving's Life of Washington (Putnam N. Y. 1856), inscribed "Wash-
ington at the age of Twenty-five." The correctness of this statement
is a matter of doubt, and we are of the opinion that although the
features are youthful, the portrait from which the engraving was
made was really painted at a much later date (1777), by Charles
MASONIC MEDALS. 123
Willson Pcale. As represented on the medal, the head is a poor
example of medallic engraving, and indeed the whole piece in that
respect, is rather unsatisfactory. The initiation of Washington in
Fredericksburgh Lodge, is also the subject of Nos. 296 and 297.
No. 302 by William H. Key a three-quarter head* a combination
of the Trumbull and Stuart portraits, is from the same obverse die as
No. 286, and is particularly referred to on page 112. This piece both
as to obverse and reverse is very well executed. The mcdalet No.
301 is by Paquet, the head probably after Stuart.
The remaining pieces all present the Houdon profile. No. 291,
the bust by C. C. Wright, not an entirely satisfactory example of that
engraver, occurs but in a single impression, the reverse used for the
purpose being the same as that on No. 289, the work of George H.
Lovett. The obverse die is still in existence. The little hatchet
story, is medalized on No. 292 by Rudolph Laubenheimer, a German
by birth, who settled in New York about thirty years ago, having
acquired his art in Hamburg. The head is well modeled and shows
good qualities of execution. Dies similar to these but larger were
also prepared by this engraver, for the purpose of striking impressions
in wood, specimens of which are before us.
Of those by George H. Lovett, No. 293, struck in 1876, is the
best both in design and execution, showing taste and ability. The
head on the obverse, originally issued with a reverse referring to the
"Forty-seventh Anniversary of the Brooklyn Sunday School Union,"
is rather a free translation of Houdon, resembling very closely the
profile on the three cent envelope stamp of the War Department
(1873), from which perhaps it was copied. This head will also be
found on two other pieces of the group.
124 MASONIC MEDALS.
George H. Lovett, a younger brother of Robert Lovett, Jr.,
deceased, w'as born in Philadelphia, February 14, 1824, but has
resided in New York in the active prosecution of his business since
1850. Mr. Lovett has produced more Washington dies than any
other engraver. His works show good drawing and execution.
Nos. 311 to 314 inclusive, the heads by C. C. Wright, are from
the same obverses as those mentioned on page 68, as having been
executed for the late Charles I. Bushnell; only one set of each was
struck.
To the pieces of this group which are enumerated in the valuable
work by William T. R. Marvin, entitled "The Medals of the Masonic
Fraternity," we have added his numbers, both as a guide to the
collector, and as a surety for the Masonic descriptions, which were
more or less adapted from that publication.
288. AMOR, HONOR ET JUSTITIA.
Obi'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING-
TON PRESIDENT. 1797
Reverse. — On a mosaic pavement are the two pillars surmounted by
globes, over the one on the right the sun, and over the other, the
moon and stars; at the top, is the radiant All-seeing eye above the
letter G below which, are the square and compasses and three
burning tapers; on the right of the pillars a level and open book,
and on the left, a plumb and gavel; a trowel lies on the pavement.
The whole within a circle, with a rope border surrounding both
obverse and reverse. Legend. AMOR. HONOR. ET. JUSTITIA
- G. W. G. G. M. - Edge engrailed. \Ma)-7'i?t 264^
Sise 22. Brass, extremely rare.
An impres.sion in silver with plain edge, is noticed in the Eushntll sale. No. 1301, an
one in brass, is in the possession of R. Coulton Davis of Philadelphia.
MASONIC MEDALS.
125
289. NON NOBIS SOLUM.
Obverse— Y{qs.6. facing the right, in a circular frame ; -beneath the
head, G. H. L. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON; outside of
the circle at the top, an eagle with a long ribbon in his beak, in-
scribed TALENf FERENT NULLUM SECLA FUTURA VIRUM ; aboutthe
ribbon forty-five stars, and at the bottom, military trophies on which
is the shield of the United States.
Reverse.— P^ mosaic pavement approached by three steps, on the right
a Doric pillar surmounted by the celestial globe, and suspended on
the shaft is a level; on the left an Ionic pillar bearing the terrestial
globe and a plumb, and in the centre, a Corinthian pillar with a
square hanging on its shaft; the letter G surmounted by a cluster
of seven stars is over the capital, above which the All-seeing eye
darts its rays through clouds. On the left of the stars is the sun,
and on the right the moon; below the sun and between the pillars,'
are three burning tapers and a five-pointed star, below the moon a
ladder of three rounds and the forty-seventh problem; on the steps
m front are the Bible, square and compasses, and in the foreground
a coffin bearing the skull and cross-bones. All within a wreath of
palm branches crossed, outside of which is an ornamental band
bearing the legend, and in which at the bottom, between the stems
of the branches, is the date MDCCCLIX Legend. NON NOBIS
SOLUM SED TOTO MUNDO NATI {^Mannn 266^
Size
Bronze. Tin.
An impression in brass, and one in tin with blank reverse, occur i,, the Wood sale
Nos. 391, 393.
290. NON NOBIS ^OlAiyi.-Second obverse.
<9^^,.,,._Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust a c M
Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA all within an ornamented circle; outside of the circle
an imperfect wreath of an olive and oak branch, connected at the'
base by a trident and caduceus crossed, and at the top, by an eagle
with flag and diverging rays, and the words e pluribus unum
126 MASONIC MEDALS.
RtiHtst: — [Same as No. 289.] Manin jo^.
Sice J2. Bronze.
This obverse was originally struck with a reverse referring to the JnternationiJ Exhibi-
tion (^ Crystal Palace), held at New York in 1853, No, 361 of the catalogue.
291. NON NOBIS solium.— T/iird obverse.
Olmrsi. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field, surrounded
by a broad raised border; beneatii the bust, c. c. w.
Rti'irse. — [Same as No. 289.]
She J4. T\n, Biisluti II 1400.
292. MAGNA EST VERITAS.
Oln'erse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, R. L. and
beneath, R. laubenheimer Lcornd. FIRST IN WAR, FIRST
IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS
COUNTRYMEN, separated at the bottom by the square and com-
passes; in an inner semi-circle below the bust, BORN FEB. 22.
17o2 - DIED DEC. 14. 1799. all within a wreath of laurel branches
tied by a bow, and divided at the top by a five-pointed radiant star;
at the lower edge, patented junh 8. 1875
Reiu'fsc. — Design representing Washington with his hatchet, the cut
tree on the right and his father on the left. Above, a wreath of
oak and olive branches, inclosing an eye and the monogram <at.
Legend. MAGNA EST X'ERITAS ET PRyEVALEBIT. In
exergue, I CAN NOT TELL A LIE. 1876 {Manw 267.']
She j2. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
293. CENTENNIAL 1876.
Odz'erse. — Bust draped in a formal mannei-, facing the lefl, above two
crossed palm branches, in a half circle; beneath the bust, WASH-
INGTON; over the palm branch on the left, 1776 and over the
one on the right, 1876 and at the top completing the circle, twelve
six-pointed stars separated by a perioi^. Legend. lOOT!* YEAR
OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE in two lines, over
and at the sides of the bust. [Same bust as No. 2/1.]
MASONIC MEDALS.
127
Reverse.— A mosaic pavement approached by three steps; on the
right and left, two pillars surmounted by globes, and in the centre
Ijackground a third, surmounted by the letter G over which is a
cluster of seven stars beneath the All-seeing oye with rays' be-
tween the right and centre pillars, the moon, a ladder of 'three
rounds and tlie forty-seventh problem of Euclid, and between the
left and centre pillars, the sun, three burning tapers, and a five-
pomted star; all within a wreath of oak leaves. \Ma,fin 268 ]
Size 20. Silver. Copper! Brass.
Vejy rare, as bul six in silver, hvenly i„ copper, an.l twenty i„ l,rass were stntck, when
"o:::. tjjf -^"^^"-^ ^^' ^/ — '■- — [A». jouma. of ;u.is-
294. MASONIC TEMPLE.-^,.^/^/,.
0^z..r..._Ur,draped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam
Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON. HORN FEBRUARY 22.
17o2. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Reverse.-V\^v, of the Temple, showing the front and side and thead-
xtTIt ^"'^'""^'' ""^ '•'" '"■■^' ^^- ^- ^^^^'^^N- Above. MASONIC
TEMPLE; below, BOSTON IMarvin 26o^
Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
This medal is very rare, less than thirty m all having been ^^r^cV.lMarvin.
295- NEW MASONIC TEMPLE.— ^^x/«7«.
Obverse. ~\^zm& as No. 294.]
Reverse.-^mj MASONIC TEMPLE DEDICATED JUNE 24
.A.L. 5867 CHAS. C. DAME GRAND MASTER in five lines"
the first and last curved; between the first and second is the All-
scemg eye with rays, and between the fourth and fifth are the
square and compasses. '
Size 20. Bronze.
296. PREDERICKSBURGH LODGE.
(9W..-Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, g. h. l. Legend. GF.ORGE WASHINGTON
[bame bust as No. 136,]
128 MASONIC MEDALS.
Reverse. — The square and compasses inclosing the letter G a J s"r-
rounded by a beaded circle. Legetid. INIT° IN FR^ZDE.^-
ICKSBURGH LODGE, MD. NOV. 4. 1752 \^Man>in 2jo.']
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass.
The original combination of this obverse, which was subsequently struck with many
other reverses. In consequence of the error, " md." for Virginia, only a few sets were
struck, and the reverse destroyed.
297. FREDERICKSBURGH l^ODGE..— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 296.]
Reverse. — The square and compasses inclosing the letter G Legend.
. miT'^ IN FREDERICKSBURGH LODGE NO. 4 VIRGINIA
NOV. 4. 5752 [Marvin 271.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
Only ten were struck in silver, and twenty-five each in brass and copper, when the die
of the reverse broke. — Marvin.
298. FREDERICKSBURGH l.O'DQ'E..— Wood's issue.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, three-quarter face to the left; above, the
All-seeing eye throwing rays over the entire field of the medal, and
below, the compasses and square, inclosing the monogram <jst. and
dividing a scroll bearing the words, suo-se-robore-fikmat; on the
head of the compasses 17 and at the ends of the square, 32 and 99
Legend. HE WAS A BROTHER OF THE MYSTIC TIE
Reverse.— T\v& seal of Fredericksburgh Lodge Va. with the motto,
IN THE LORD IS ALL OUR TRUST; bclow and at each side of the seal,
Masonic emblems indicating the degrees of Entered Apprentice,
Fellow Craft and Master Mason, and the dates of attainment; at
base I. F. WOOD, des. g. h. lovett, fec.
Size J2. Bronze. Tin.
299. HOLY BIBLE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse. — The Bible, on which are the square and compasses inclos-
ing the letter G {^MarAn 272.1
MASONIC MEDALS. 129
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
Published by George B. Soley of Pliiladelphia, a reduction of the Duvi\'ier head. The
mouth is quite defective, and ihe nose sharp and flat.
300. HOLY BIBLE.
Obverse. — Unc'raped bust facing the right.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 299.] Manin 2yj.
Sise 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Gilt. Tin.
Head by Paquet, larger and quite different from No. 299.
301. HOLY BIBLE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap
[Same obverse as No. 156.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 299.] Marvin 27^.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Gilt. Tin.
302. FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, JUSTICE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; on edge
of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and belov/, 1732-1799 [Same ob-
verse as No. 286.]
Reverse. — The square, compasses and rule, in an open vi^reath of acacia
and olive ; over the head of the compasses a radiant star of six
points, on' which is the letter G sunken. Legend. FORTITUDE,
PRUDENCE, JUSTICE. At the base, harzfeld's series
l^Mari'in 2y§.']
Si.'^e 21. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
303. FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, 'JUSTICE.
Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter, face to the left; on edge
of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732-1799 Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 287.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 302.]
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
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130 MA SONIC MEDALS.
304. SOLOMON'S LODGE PO'KEEPSIE.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, inclosed by
the square and compasses. Legend. " BRO. GEO. WASHING-
TON COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF" VISITED THE LODGE
DEC. 27. 1782. [Same bust as No. 271.]
ie^Yv-jf.— SOLOMON'S - LODGE, N" 1 PO'KEEPSIE N. Y.
FOUNDED APRIL 18, 1771. in five lines, the first two curved;
below the lines, a scroll in a triangular form, bears the name jas.
LIVINGSTON. ESQ. FIRST MASTER; bclow the .scroll curving With the
piece, wood's series "c" no. 2. i. f. w. des. g. h. l. fec. ; all
within a circle. Legend. " * KING SOLOMON SENT AND
FETCHED * A WIDOWS SON * FILLED WITH WIS-
DOM AND UNDERSTANDING" outside of the circle. [Mar-
vin joy.']
Size 22. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
305. THE KEYSTONE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse. — A keystone, on the face of which are a square and com-
passes, within which is the radiant All-Seeing eye ; on the right is
a gavel, on the left a trowel, and at the bottom a slipper. Edge
reeded. [Marvin J26.']
Size 6. Gold. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This obverse has been struck with a blank reverse, in the different metals,
306. MOUNT VERNON CHAPTER.
Ob^'ersc. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, i. f. w.- g. h. l. Legc7id. " TRUE, AND WISE,
AND MERCIFUL AND JUST." 1732-99 [Same bust as No..
136]
Reverse. — View of the tomb at Mount Vernon in a beaded circle, a
tree at the right of the entrance, and a small obelisk on the left.
Legend MOUNT VERNON CHAPTER N? 228 RAM-
M=:'T VERNON • N • Y • [Marvin yo.f.']
Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
MASONIC. MEDALS. 1 3 1
307. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same bust as No. 271.]
Reverse. — A plumb, level and square, above which is the radiant All-
seeing eye. [_Man'tn 706.']
She 18. Silver. Brass.
308. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, g. h. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
[Same obverse as No. 296.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 307.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
309. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, the monogram <aft L^egend. 1775 - 100 YEARS -
1875 and below, i. f w. des. g. h. l. fec. [Same bust as No.
136.]
Reverse. — [Same as No 307.]
Size 18. Copper.
This obverse is particularly referred to in the note to No. 437 of the catalogue.
310. LAKE CITY LODGE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 308.]
Reverse. — LAKE CITY, FLA. in three lines, in a beaded circle ; be-
neath, G. H. L. Legend. LAKE CITY LODGE N? 27 + outside
the circle.
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
311. PAST MASTER'S JEWEL,
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same obverse
as No. 151.]
1 3 2 MASONIC MEDALS.
Reverse. — The compasses, the points extended and supported by a
curved gauge, the blazing sun in the centre ; surrounded by a plain
band.
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
312. PAST MASTER'S ]KWE.l..— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel
branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 152.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 311]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
313. PAST MASTER'S }E.VJE.l..— T/!ird obverse.
0ln>erse.—ne2id facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING-
TON [Same obverse as No. 153.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 311.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper, Brass. Tin.
314. PAST MASTER'S JEWEL.— J^-^wr/A obverse.
Obverse.— [les^d facing the left. Legeftd. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No 154.]
Reverse — [Same as No. 311.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
STATUES, MONUMENTS AND
MEMORIALS.
The medallic representations of Statues erected for Washington
are limited to two, the full length by Houdon at Richmond Va. the
only original statue.f and the equestrian figure by Henry K. Brown
at New York, the first equestrian statue erected to his memory, July
4, 1856. The latter represents Washington in militaiy attire, and is
a work of much merit, simple and effective, the head after Houdon.
The medal by George H. Lovett is a poor rendering of the statue,
and even the obverse does not belong to the piece, being really the
obverse of No. 289, Masonic group. No. 318 by the same engraver —
a much smaller die — gives a very good head after Houdon ; the statue
on this reverse is also better in drawing and execution.
The representation of the Houdon Statue No. 315, also by Mr.
Lovett, is extremely unsatisfactory, the figure being altogether out of
proportion. The obverse of this piece is from the same die as the
one last mentioned.
The Baltimore Monument, the shaft of which is surmounted by
a full length of Washington, the work of Andre Causici of Italy
completed in 1S29, and the National Monument at Washington, the
corner stone of which was laid July 4, 1848 and is still unfinished.^
will be found in this group. The former in a beautiful medalet
f Placed in position May 14, 1796. J Now rapidly approaching completion.
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134 STATUES, MONUMENTS, ETC.
executed by Robert Lovett, Jr., and the latter by a piece issued at
the time — engraver unknown, — giving the elevation of the Monument
with the Pantheon, — as originally designed. Both heads are after
Houdon.
The unfinished state of the National Monument in the Centennial
year 1876, more than a quarter of a century after its commencement,
is referred to in a satirical manner on Nos. 321 and 322, the work of
George H. Lovett and published by Isaac F. Wood, of New York.
The piece No. 324 having for reverse a view of " Battle Monu-
ment" at Baltimore, is a mule, and has no direct connection with
Washington, but may be admitted in a national sense.
Nos. 325 and 326, struck to commemorate the commencement
and inauguration of the Cabinet of Washington Medals in the United
States Mint at Philadelphia, were engraved by Anthony C. Faquet.
Both show his usual good work; the head on 325 is probably after
Stuart, the other gives a well modeled bust after Houdon.
315. HOUDON STATUE.
Olroerse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.]
7e«rr^^.— Statue by Houdon. Lcgetid. WASHINGTON STATUE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
Size 18. Copper.
316. HOUDON STATUE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125.]
Rrversc. — [Same as No. 315.]
Size 18. Copper.
.'£S, MONUMENTS, ETC. 135.
31;. EQU7:-J>TRIAM STATUE.
Obvet<:e. — Head facing the right, in a circulav ''■ leneath the
head, g. h. „ Legend. GEORGE WASH I, outside of
the ci cle ?t'tha top, an eagle with along ribbon in his beak, in-
SClibecJ TAT.FM FERENT NULLI'M SECL.^ FUTURE VIRL'M; about the
rib!>oi fi>r*5 -five sta'-s, and at the bortcrn, military trophies on
-*hi } t1 ' -h I. d of the United States. [Same obverse as No. 289.]
[ . 1 . ' rian St -end. WASH-
iironze.
■rJESTRIAN oTATUE.
No.3t5]
c'. — Brown s Equestrian StoUie, inclosed by a railing, with a lamp
each ?V'- ^T-'K \yi\ --r-w-.v- c;'r.^ ,. ingxergue,
,\- Y,
]C3e .-S Copper. ^
319. EOUFSTRIAN STATUE.
Olivers/'. — [Sa.. J
Revcn- — [Same a.* No. 318.]
iJNAL, MONUMiiNl
Ct'oci^.e. — uiij!
"> 1 ' ■-' ' liiE 1'A.hLh
OF HIS Cv . J
] ' I - ^ .: ; .. ;
•^e. — Elevatio
nonument at Washington; beneath, JUi ^
4 ]84fi Lt;
^ ■• MUMEN'T
'■ ■ 5
■ M?
321. wool ^ MOiuMENl MEDA
Otn>ase. — Uudraped I .. Jt tacing the right, ^vith;n a circle, on edge of
hi. t Mivn !• ;i' ( . in a 1 ?1F -.ir ;1-, IVT.'i • lon V": " RS . 1 ^.T;' •
I the le/ , UES. to the rig
'N PEACE * LAbi iN SKLUkliSiCj '
the unfinished monument at Washi,
. uur left, W ' y and to the rig'
'. . :--'- T^i^T - ..FU. S. GR.'^^-^^
•Kkji ; /./. In continuation
M( . - ORNER STONE LAID v^-
PLJ-. 1 K.1 ■ ir.M ,.j '
Sis." 2<. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
322. WOOD'S MONUMENT M H ^' Au . .:>,r<,VA„'
'\>vine. — [Same as No. 321.]
\i :'€>■$'■. — rV'e\v of the unfinished monument, with Hres ''rHir.^ting
1 a surtken field surrounded by a 1. lie
: -s^C.TON and to ;1 ' D. C; r.
■ CY OP U. S. C bclo-.v,
d. A MONDMENT * \'E LAIi:>
- CyMPLETED - ? - V^
"-^I'^.^r. Bronze. V'r.
'V. iome die ns No. pi
nl turned dij«-n, ill 01
2^. BALTIMORE MONUMENT MEDALET.
/. GEORGE
■J'J L>amc obverSe .s
shinEfto' at Bal
hin.a wrcaiii oi"
Brass Tin.
I
STATUES, MONUMENTS, ETC. 137
Reverse— YA&vz!i\o\\ of " Battle Monument " at Baltimore ; on the in-
closing wall, LOVETT PHiLA Legend. NORTH POINT AND
FORT MCHENRY. SEP^ 12' & 13' 1814 Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
325. CABINET MEMORIAL.— ifc^/V?/ series.
Obverse.~V,\x%\. in civil dress, head facing the right; on edge of bust,
^v Legend. PATER PATRIAE [Same bust as No. 156.]
Reverse.— K MEMORIAL OF THE WASHINGTON CABINET
MAY 1859 in six parallel lines, within a wreath of olive branches.
Size T4. =;;iv..,,. Pronze.
«
326. CABINET MY.Vth'L,.— Mint series.
(9<57'mf.— Undraped bust facing the right, in a sunken field surrounded
by a raised border; beneath the bust, Paquet. F Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON ♦ BORN FEB. 22 1732 ♦ DIED
DEC. 14 1799. ♦ in the border.
Reverse.— K view of the upright case, containing (as originally ar-
ranged) the collection of Washington Medals at the United States
Mint, surmounted by a bust of Washington in civil dress, facing the
right, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border Leo-end.
WASHINGTON CABINET OF MEDALS, U. S MINT *
INAUGURATED FEB. 22 1860. ♦ in the border.
Size ^8. Silver. Bronze.
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SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
While the associations so numerous and influential in the first
quarter of the century, known as "Washington Benevolent Societies,"
were mainly charitable in purpose, they at the same time inculcated a
love for the principles of a free republican government and those
which regulated the public conduct of Washington. The Farewell
Address, printed in a neat form for the use of the members, was
therefore issued by most of them, to which was attached a portrait of
Washington and a certificate of membership, thus making the teach-
ings of that remarkable paper familiar to all.
In the early history of these associations, party proclivities may
have had but little influence in regulating membership; but those
organized in 1812, and later, seem to have been limited to the ad-
herents of the Federal party, not in harmony with the views of the
existing administration, and opposed, though quietly, to the war with
Great Britain. These societies rapidly multiplied during the war, but
with the demise of the party during President Monroe's administra-
tion, they disappeared, and the different publications of the Farewell
Address referred to, are now the principal proofs that they ever
existed.
The medal described at the head of this list, was struck for the
"Washington Benevolent Society" of New York, in 1808, which also
published in the same year a copy of the Farewell Address. The
design of the reverse is entirely charitable in action, being a represen-
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SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 139
tation of the story of "The good Samaritan", and both that and the
obverse, the head after Houdon, are excellent in design and execu-
tion, the reverse being the best and most artistic. The dies were the
work of John Reich before referred to as living at that time in Phila-
delphia, and employed at the United States Mint as assistant engraver.
The "Washington Society," organized on total abstinence prin-
ciples, in Baltimore in 1840, by six men of intemperate habits, each
of whom determined at all times and places to reveal his own personal
experience, resulted in one of the notable movements against the evils
of intemperance. Through the exertions of these men, and others of
equal ability, who became connected with them, meetings were held
throughout the whole country, and the simple and impressive char-
acter of their statements created the profoundest feeling, so that by
the summer of 1842, it was computed that the reformation had included
at least one hundred thousand common drunkards.
"Washington Temperance Societies," and "Washington Tem-
perance Benevolent Societies," were outcomes of this movement, and
the several medals described in this list, — Nos. 328 and 329 by
Robert Lovett, Senior, being the most important, — were probably
issued shortly after that period of excitement. Nos. 332 and 333 by
Bale, are good both in design and execution, but this cannot be
said of Nos. 330 and 334, engravers unknown. All these pieces bear
the Houdon head, the two last mentioned, however, presenting rather
weak translations of the original.
The Award Medals with the exception of No. 352 which gives
the Du Simitiere profile, and No. 353 probably after Stuart, bear the
Houdon portrait. Nos. 349 and 350 are of English origin, the work
I40 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
of Davis of Birmingham, executed, in all probability, in the early part
of the century; these pieces have become quite rare, especially the
latter. The same obverse will be found on No. 351, the reverse evi-
dently of recent issue.
The "Washington College Medal" possesses an interest apart from
its artistic merits, as being* the only medallic head of Washington en-
graved by James B. Longacre, so well known as an excellent plate
engraver, and as the publisher of the "National Portrait Gallery"
(1834). Mr. Longacre was appointed Chief Engraver of the United
States Mint Sept. i6th, 1844, and retained the position until his de-
cease, which occurred January ist, 1869, during which time this beau-
tiful piece was executed.
The head on the "Assay Medal " by Barber, is well modeled, but
that by William H. Key on the "Lancaster County Medal," which is
well engraved, lacks dignity of expression. William Barber, an ex-
cellent modeler and engraver, was born in London in 1807 and came
to this country in 1852. He was appointed assistant to Mr. Longacre
in 1865, and at his decease became Chief Engraver at the Mint. Me.
Barber died while in service, August 31st, 1879.
No. 357 by Anthony C. Morin of Philadelphia, who died in 1873,
While imposing in size, is weak both in modeling and execution. The
obverse die, which is still in existence, was prepared in 1832, but no
proper reverse was ever engraved for it. Only a few impressions have
been taken with the reverse as described, most of which were struck
quite recently.
No. 342 by F. N. Mitchell is a good example of the art; the
head, although pleasing in its general effect, is not a very close ren-
dering of Houdon.
■ SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. ' 141
327. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, upon a pedestal, inscribed
DEFENDER OF HIS COUNTRY; at the basc, the letter r; the Goddess
of Liberty with staff and liberty cap in her right hand, is about
crowning the bust with the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY; in exergue, 1808
Reverse. — A design emblematic of "The geod Samaritan." On the
left, pillars and a curtain, from which a man advances to succor
another upon the floor; in the right lower corner, r Legend.
BENEVOLENCE; in exergue, NEW-YORK
Size zy. Silver.
328. TEMPERANCE DECLARATION.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett
N Y Legend. WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
Rcverse.—SNY. AGREE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXI-
CATING LIQUORS EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES
AND RELIGIOUS ORDINANCES, in seven lines, within a
wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow and completed at the top by
two hands clasped. Legend. TEMPERANCE DECLARATION
TEMPERANCE IS THE FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
329. HOUSE OF TEMPERANCE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 328.]
Reverse. — The interior of a room. To the left a globe and book-case,
and a man seated at a table reading; to the right an open window,
and a woman and child, the former seated. In exergue, HOUSE
OF TEMPERANCE
Size 26. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
330. UNITED WE STAND.
Ob^'erse.—W^2iA facing the right. Legend. WASHINGTON TEM-
PERANCE BENEVOLENT SOC. *
142 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
Reverse— \J'^n¥.T> WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL, in four
irregular lines; in the centre, t.vo hands clasped.
Size i^. Tin.
331. TEMPERANCE FOUNTAIN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 330.]
Reverse. — A flowing fountain. Two birds are standing upon the edge
drinking, and two others are descending; at the bottom, an orna-
ment of scroll-work.
Si."e j^. Tin.
332. THE TYRANT ALCOHOL.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches,
crossed; below the crossing, bale Legend. WASHINGTON
TEMPERANCE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY- [Same head as
No. 197.]
Reverse. -^"^-S. SERVE THE TYRANT ALCOHOL NO LONGER
in four lines, thefirst and last curved; between each line roses and
leaves, and at each side, a rose. Edge reeded.
Size ij. Silver. Copper.
333. THE TYRANT ALCOHOL.
Obverse. — Head facmg the right, within a wreath of olive branches
with berries, tied by a bow; beneath the head, bale Legend.
WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
[Same head as No. 332.]
Reverse.— W'V^ SERVE THE TYRANT .\LCOHOL NO LONGER
in four lines, the first and last curved; between each line a rosette,
and at each side, a period.
Size IJ. Silver.
334. KING ALCOHOL.
C<5c'^rjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA
SOCIETY AND A WARD MEDALS. 143
Reverse.— TO THE CAUSE OF TEMPERANCE TEN DOL-
LARS TO KING ALCOHOL NOT ONE CENT, in seven
lines, the first and last curved; a star between the firat and' second.
Edge reeded.
Size 15. Brass.
335. HONOR TEMPERANCE.
(?<5wrj^.— Undraped bust in a circle, in the centre of a seven-pointed
star; below the bust, SCHMIDT f. Legend. HONOR TEMPER-
ANCE
Reverse.— m HOC SIGXO VINCES in a circle, on a seven-pointed
star; on six of the points, the letters separated, founded 22 feb
1844
Size 12. Silver, Wood y68.
336. UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Obvcrse.—^u5t draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; on edge
of bust, RL Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRs't
PRE« U. S. 1789
Reverse.— O. U. A. M. divided by a pair of compasses and a square,
crossed, inclosing a bent arm holding a hammer. Legend HON-
ESTY INDUSTRY AND SOBRIETY
Size 16. Silver. Copper. Brass.
337- JOCKEY CLUB.
(?^.<.;.ff._Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a sin-
gle line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATR1./E PATER 1732
[Same obverse as No. 211]
ierwrjc'.— A horse standin-; to the left. Legend. MOBILE JOCKEY
CLUB * MEMBERS MEDAL *
Size 18. Tin. •
144 SOCIETi AND AWARD MEDALS.
338. CHOWDER CLUB.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a wreath of olive bra. ..es, tied
by a bow. Legend. MEMP'^RS BADGE
Temr^f.— WASHINGTON MARKET CHOWDEF' CLUB, 1818.
in five lines, the upper and lower curving,
Si~e J J. Gold, Levick 252^. Silver, extremely vre.
339. LANCASTER CO. AGRICULTUR.vL SOC.
Obverse. — Undrapcd bust facfng the right; beneath e bust, key F.
and in a curved line below, THE FARMER OF MOUNT
VERNON Legend. LANCA.STER CO AGRICULTURAL &
MECHANICAL SOCIETY. 1858
Reverse. — At the base a group of a broken column, a cogged wheel,
a sheaf of wheat and agricultural implements, with a stalk of corn
at each side. At the top, AWARDED TO; field blank.
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
340. UNION AGRICULTURAL SOC.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field surrounded
by a raised border. Lege?id. THE PATTERN OF PATRIOT-
ISM, INDUSTRY AND PROGRESS.
Re7'erse.—\]'^lO^ AGRICULTURAL SOC: OF RIDGEWAY &
SHELBY. ; in a wreath of olive and oak branches, ORGANIZED
JULY 17T" 1858.
Size 18. Silver. Tin.
341. MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOC.
Obi'erse. — [Same as No. 328.]
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left; beneath the bust, lovett
N. Y. Legend. MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOCIATION
ROCHESTER.
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS. 145
342. MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
Obverse. — Head facing the left; on edge of neck, F. N. Mitchell, f.
Reverse. — A shield — the field left blank— encircled by a scroll in-
scribed, PRESENTED BY THE METROPOLITAN ME-
CHANICS INSTITUTE
Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass.
343. AMERICAN INSTITUTE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
Legend. AMERICAN INSTITUTE ♦ CENTENNIAL MEDAL^
1876. * [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — A wreath of an olive and oak branch, tied by a bow, and
connected at the top by the word.s AWARDED TO ; field blank.
Size 21 . Bronze. Tin.
344. WASHINGTON COLLEGE, VA.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, longacre
Legend. WASHINGTON COLLEGE VIRGINIA
Reverse. — A wreath of an oak and olive branch, tied by a bow, the
field blank. Legeiid. ROBINSON PRIZE MEDAL
Size 21. Bronze.
345. WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY.
Obverse.— \3ri6x^i^&A bust facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
AND LEE UNIVERSITY [Same bust as No. 344.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 344.]
Size 21. Bronze.
346. U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY.
'Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, paquet f
Legend. UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Reverse. — A wreath of oak leaves, within which is an octagonal tablet,
dividing the words ACADEMIC MERIT
Sii:e 77. Bronze.
19
146 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
347. ASSAY MEDAL 1876.
Obierse. — Undraped bust facing the right, beneath the bust, barber
Reverse.— m^ - ANNUAL ASSAY 1876 in four lines, in a wreath
of oak leaves, within a circle. Legend. YEAR ONE HUN-
DRED ♦ OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE *
Size 21. Bronze.
The Assay Medal is issued by the U. S. Mint at the time of the Annual Ass.-iy, and is
only presented to members of the Assay Committee, the Director of the Mint and heads
of the Treasury Departmtnt. The design is changed each year, this and 1878, are the
only years the head of Wasiiington has been placed on the obverse.
348. ASSAY MEDAL 1878.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 347.]
Reverse. — ANNUAL ASSAY 1878 in three lines, large letters, in a
wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Sise 21. Bronze.
349. VIA AD HONOREM.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in an oval frame at the
base, around which, GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN 1732
DIED 1799 and beneath, da vis birm. At the top. an eagle dis-
played, an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of three
arrows in his left; in his beak a ribbon inscribed E pluribus unum;
at each side twelve stars. In the field between the eagle and bust,
FIRST IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE AND FIRST IN THE
HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN, in four irregular lines.
Reverse. — The interior of a room, in which a young man is seated at
a table reading; at each side book-cases and globes, and at the
right upon a pedestal, stands a figure of Fame; on a shelf the head
of Minerva and two antique lamps ; on the base of the design, davis
BIRM. In exergue, VIA AD HONOREM
Size ^2. Tin, rare.
350. SCIENTIA MORES EMOLLIT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 349.]
Reverse. — The interior of a room, in which a woman is seated at a
SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
147
table writing, upon the table a globe, and at each side book-cases,
and to the left a harp ; on the base of the design, davis birm. In
exergue, SCIENTIA MORES EMOLLIT.
Size J2. Tin, very raw.
351. REWARD OF SUPERIOR MERIT.
Olncrse. — [Same as No. 349.]
i?^wr.f^.— REWARD OF SUPERIOR pgUSSl in four parallel
lines, within a wreath of rose branches, tied by a bow.
Size J 2. Tin.
352. INDUSTRY PRODUCES WEALTH.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B.
1732 D. 1799 [Same obverse as No. 277.]
Reverse.— A wreath of palm branches, tied by a bow, the field blank.
Legend. INDUSTRY PRODUCES WEALTH
Size 20. Silver. Brass. Tin.
Edge reeded.
353. REWARD OF MERIT.
Obverse, — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY. [Same obver.se as No.
272.]
ye^wri^-.— REWARD OF MERIT in three lines, within a wreath of
olive branches.
Si-re jr_ Tin.
354. REWARD OF MERIT.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; beneath the bust, key f
and on a scroll below, BORN FEB 27 1732 DIED DEC 14
1799 in two lines. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Reverse.— R¥J<NAKl> OF MERIT on a scroll, in a wreath of oak
and laurel leaves.
Size 2^. Brass.
148 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
Same lust as on the Nonvalk Memorial piece. The obverse is t))e same as a medal
struck in 1876, bearing on the reverse a view of Independence Hall.
355. AWARDED TO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. A.
MDCCLXXXIX
Reverse. — A wreath of an olive and oak brancli, tied by a bow and
connected at the top, by the words AWARDED TO; field blank.
Size j2. Tin, Edwards syo^.
The bust on this piece, which appears to exist in but a single specimen, resembles very
closely that of No. 135 by Robert Lovett, Jr. and in all probability is the work of that
engraver.
356. AWARDED TO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett
N Y Legend. WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
[Same obverse as No. 328.]
Reverse. — A wreath of an oak and palm branch, tied by a bow and
connected at the top, by the words AWARDED TO; field blank.
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
357. THE GREAT AND GOOD.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, a c m. f
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE GREAT AND
GOOD.
Reverse. — A wreath composed of cornucopiae completed at the top, by
branches of laurel and oak ; field blank.
Size JO. Tin.
358. AWARD MEDAL.— Za«<f/-.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, ^^-^ei
Legend. GEORGIO WASHINGTON
Reverse. — A wreath of oak and olive branches, tied by a bow, the
field blank.
Size /p. Brass.
SOCIETY AND A WARD MEDALS. 149
359- FIRST REGIMENT P. M.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 326.]*
Reverse.— V':^. REGT. INFANTRY l^T DIV. P. M. GRAY RE-
SERVES CAPE MAY JULY 1369. PRESENTED TO, in four
irregular lines, with a blank scroll at the bottom. Between the
second and third lines, two flags crossed, and an olive branch be-
tween the third and fourth.
Size jS. Bronze.
360. RIFLE CLUB.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse.— W\t\^m a beaded circle, a blank scroll, and above it the
words AWARDED TO Legend. PHILADELPHIA RIFLE
CLUB * * *
Size ly. Bronze.
EXHIBITIONS. FAIRS, CELEBRA-
TIONS, POLITICAL AND CAL-
ENDAR MEDALS.
When the history of the war for the Union shall come to be
written, no more interesting chapter will be found than that treating
of the workings of the "United States Sanitary Commission."
The importance of affording relief and comfort to the volunteers
became apparent from the moment the first troops were called into
the field, April 15, 1861; on which day the women of Bridgeport,
Conn, organized a society for that purpose. This example was soon
followed in other cities, a notable one being the "Women's Central
Association of Relief," of New York. From the latter more directly
sprang the "United States Sanitary Commission," which was organ-
ized under an order of the Secretary of War of June 9, 1861, Henry
W. Bellows D. D. being selected as President, and Alexander Dallas
Bache LL. D. as Vice President of the board of managers, followed
later by the appointment of Frederick Law Olmsted as Resident
Secretary. Termed in the order, "A Commission of Inquiry and Ad-
vice in respect of the Sanitary Interests of the United States Forces,"
it widened with the emergencies which arose, until it developed into
the most complete system of sanitary measures and practical relief
for the camp, hospital and field, which can well be imagined.
The importance of its work in a humane point of view, as well as
in the influence it exercised on the morale of the army, can not be
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EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC. 151
overestimated, and appealing directly, as it did, to the sympathies and
patriotism of the people, supplies and money flowed in from all
quarters. The Commission distributed during the war supplies to
the value of fifteen millions of dollars, and funds amounting to five
millions more were received into its treasury, at least two-thirds of
which were obtained from numerous exhibitions popularly termed
"Sanitary Fairs," held in different cities, the first at Chicago in the
Autumn of 1863.!
Four of these Fairs are represented in this list, but none of the
pieces are satisfactory mementos of those memorable scenes. The
best head will be found on No. 363 by Paquet after the Houdon
profile, that on No. 365 by Bolen, giving the portrait by Joseph
Wright referred to on page 41.
No. 361 the joint production of Paquet and Morin, struck in com-
memoration of an "Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations," held
in New York City in 1853, is a well executed piece. The head by
A. C. Morin, after Houdon, being much better in every respect than
that by the same engraver referred to in the preceding group. The
reverse by Paquet represents the "Crystal Palace," a beautiful struc-
ture in which the Fair was held, and which stood until October 1858,
when it was totally destroyed by fire, the short space of half an hour
levelling it to the ground. In the history of International Exhibitions
this is the second in point of time, and, as an evidence of American
progress and enterprise, attracted much attention.
No. 368, of which the obverse had been previously used, was
t History of the United Stales Sanitary Commission. By Charles J. Stills. Philadel-
phia 1866.
%
152 EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS. ETC.
struck in i860 by Bailey & Co., Jewelers of Philadelphia, in honor of
the visit of the members of the Japanese Embassy to their establish-
ment. The Embassy from Japan, the first from that Empire to the
United States, was accredited to the Government and had an audience
with President Buchanan at Washington, May 17, i860.
The "Norwalk Memorial Medal" by William H. Key, published
m i86g by Isaac F. Wood, of New Yorfc, is a good example of that
engraver's abilities. The head after Houdon is very well modeled,
but the military coat rather detracts from truth of representation.
Mr. Key's name will also be found on No. 380, an earlier work. The
reverse of this piece is not such a design, as may be termed an agree-
able combination.
The political medals Nos. 379, 380, 383 and 384, were gotten up
at the time of the different Presidential campaigns of Harrison, Bu-
chanan and Lincoln.
No. 386 a calendar medal, gives a full length, from the well
known painting ty Trumbull, now in the collection of the "Yale
School of the Fine Arts," New Haven, Conn. The picture, for the
original is something more than a mere portrait, was painted at Phila-
delphia in 1792, and represents Washington on the battle field at
Trenton. Certain accessories of the picture, are also introduced on
the raedal. This obverse will be found combined with four other
reverses, in the miscellaneous group.
No. 385, by B. F. True of Cincinnati, bears the Houdon head^
but the equestrian figure on No. 387 is a fictitiou.'; portrait. This
piece is the work of Peter H. Jacobus of Philadeiphi£., and was issued
in 1858; the original reverse was the business card of S. J. Bestor,.
described in that group.
EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC. 153
361. CRYSTAL PALACE MEDAL.
Obverse.--\Jndrdi'pc6 bust facing the left; beneath the bust, ACM
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA all within an ornamented circle; outside of the circle
an imperfect wreath of an olive and oak branch, connected at the
base by a trident and caduceus crossed, and at the top, by an eagle
with flag and diverging rays, and the words, e pluribus unum
Reverse. — View of the Crystal Palace N. Y. ; on base of the design,
PAQUET PHiLA.; above, THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE
EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS.
NEW YORK, 1853. In exergue, PRESIDENT: THEODORE
SEDGWICK, ESQR: ARCHITECTS: MESSRS: CARSTEN-
SEN & GILDEMEISTER, LENGTH 365 FEET, WIDTH 365
FEET, HEIGHT OF DOME 148 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE
200,000 SUP FEET, OCCUPIES 5 ACRES OF GROUND.
ESTIMATED VALUE |450,000. in nine lines, the last one
curved.
Size 22, Silver. Bronze. Tin.
362. SANITARY FAIR N. Y.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, at each side four stars. Legend.
GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT
Reverse.— Qh¥.SSED IS THE GIVER. GREAT FAIR FOR
THE - SANITARY COMMISSION - NEW YORK MAY,
1864. in seven irregular lines.
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
363. CENTRAL FAIR PHILADA.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse.— <:,-^Y.KY: CENTRAL FAIR PHILADELPHIA JUNE
1864 in five irregular lines. Edge reeded.
Size II. Silver. Copper. Gilt.
20
154 EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC.
364. SANITARY FAIR NANTUCKET.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 362.]
Rev,'rse.—Q,Q>T> LOVETH A CHEERFUL GIVER, GREAT
FAIR IN AID OF THE U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION^
NANTUCKET, MASS. AUGUST, 18G4. in nine lines, the first
three and last one, curved.
Size /J. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
365. SOLDIERS' FAIR SPRINGFIELD.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. A. BOLEN
Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 92.]
/?^j,,.;.j^. —SOLDIERS' FAIR DEC 1864. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
in five lines, all curved except the third, within a wreath of olive
branches, tied by a bow.
Size iS. Tin.
366. SOLDIERS' FAIR SPRINGFIELD.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, BOLEN
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse
as No. 93.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 365.]
Size 18. Copper.
367. METROPOLITAN CARNIVAL,
Obverse. — Head facing the right, laureated. Legend. METROPOL-
ITAN CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 1871. all within an
olive wreath.
Reverse. — A view of the Capitol at Washington. Above the design,
BY ACT OF CONGRESS. JULY 16. 1790. THF: SEAT OF
GOVERNMENT OF THl'. UNITED STATES. TO BE PER-
MANENTLY FIXED AT THE CITY OF WASHINGTON,
in four curved lines. Below the design, POPULATION OF CITY
IN 1810 WAS 8298 POPULATION IN 1871 - 109412 COR-
CELEBRATIONS. 155
NER STONE LAID BY GEN. WASHINGTON SEP 18 1793.
COR. STONE. EXTENSION LAID BY PRES. FILLMORE.
JULY. 4. 1851. LENGTH 751 FT. 4 IN. HEIGHT OF DOME
ABOVE TIDE 377 FT. COST ABOUT. $12,000,000. in eight
lines, the last four curved.
Size 4"/. Lead.
Tliis piece is only known as a cast, said to be from die.^. The portrait an attempt at the
classic, resembles no original.
368. JAPANESE EMBASSY.
Obverse. — Undi-aped bust faciiijj the right; beneath the bust, lovett
PHiLA. Legend. GEORcilUS WASHINGTON PR^S. PRIM.
RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX. [Same obverse as No;
1350
Reverse.— 10 THE JAPANESE EMBASSY FROM BAILEY &
CO. JEWELLERS, PHILADELPHIA. 1860, in seven lines,
within a wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow.
Size jj. Bronze. Tin.
An impression in gold was presented to the Chief of the Embassy, the remaining mem-
bers receiving silver, a few more being struck than were needed.
369. NORWALK MEMORIAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, key. f
Legend. NORWALK CONN. MEMORIAL. 1869
Reverse.— BOUGRT OF THE NORWAKE INDIANS BY
ROGER LUDLOWE AND CAP. DANIEL PATRICK 1640.
FOUNDED 1649. SETTLED BY ACT OF COURT 1650.
BURNT BY BRITISH UNDER TRYON 1779. BOROUGH
INCORPORATION 1836. D. & N. R. R. OPENED 1852.
POPULATION 15.000. in twelve lines, the first, third and elev-
enth, curved. Near the edge in a curved line, i. f. woods mem.
SERIES.
Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
IS6 . CELEBRATIONS.
370. SABBATH SCHOOL JUBILEE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, full face. Legend. UNITY OF GOV-
ERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF INDEPENDENCE
[Same obverse as No. 264.]
Reverse.— ^MV&h'YVi SCHOOL JUBILEE JULY 4 1842. in five
lines. Legend. RELIGION OUR SAFEGUARD *• TEMPER-
ANCE OUR SHIELD *
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Nickel. Tin.
371. BROOKLYN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left above two
crossed palm branches, in a half circle; beneath the bust, WASH-
INGTON; over the palm branch on the left, 1776 and over the one
on the right, 1876 and at the top completing the circle, twelve six-
pointed stars separated by a period. Legend. lOOT*? YEAR OF
OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE in two lines, over and at
the sides of the bust.
Reverse.— AV.» ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROOKLYN SUN-
' DAY SCHOOL UNION, MAY, 1876 in eight lines, the first
three curved, within a wreath of olive branches, crossed.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
Same obverse as No. 293, this however, being the original combination.
372. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left ; on edge of
bust, p Legc7id IN GOD WE TRUST ♦ 1776. CENTEN-
NIAL. 1876. * [Same bust as No. 271.]
Reverse.— IV''^ ANNIVERSARY OF THE JERSEY CITY SUN-
DAY SCHOOLS MAY 22 1876 in eight lines, the second curved,
in a wreath of palm branches, crossed.
Size 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
373. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field, surrounded
by a raised border. Legend. THE PATTERN OF PATRIOT-
CELEBRATIONS. » ijy
ISM, INDUSTRY AND PROGRESS. [Same obverse as No.
340.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 372.]
Shf' 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
374. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE
FATHER OF OUR .COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 307.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 372.]
Size 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
375. BETHANY SABBATH SCHOOL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legcjid. BETHANY
SABBATH SCHtfOL PHILA. [Same bust as No. 347.]
ye^w^^f.— PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL
ON THE OCCASION OF THE 25^" ANNIVERSARY
MARCH 22, 1883. in nine lines, the first and last two curved.
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
376. PHILLIPSE MANOR.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, a folded flag. Legend. YONKERS INCORP. AS
A VILLAGE, 1S55, AS A CITY, 1872. [Same bust as No. 136.]
AVw/-.j^.— View of the house; above it, PHILLIPSE MANOR below
it, 1682 BI-CENTENNIAL 1882
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
377. ARMORY DEDICATED.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON [Same bust as No. 279.]
Reverse. ~'Y\\Q regimental badge. Legend, l^'^ REGT INFANTRY
N. G. P. ORGAN" APRIL 19. 1861 ARMORY DEDICATED *
FEB. 22. 1884 *
Size 20. Bronze. Tin.
158 POLITICAL MEDALS.
378. P.. E. LEE CAMP.
Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 377.]
Reverse. — A group of three tents, in front of which two soldiers are
clasping hands; at the base an eagle displayed. Legend. R. E.
LEE CAMP NO. 1 C. V. ORGANIZED APRIL, 1883
Size 20. Bronze. Tin.
379. THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face. [Same obverse
as No. 264.]
Reverse. — A log cabin, over which flies the Americari flag; at each
side a tree, and at the left a barrel, on which is a mug. Legend.
THE PEOPLES CHOICE THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE
Size 21. Silver. Copper. P>rass. Nickel. Tin.
380. BUCHANAN AND BRECKINRIDGE.
Olroerse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left, witliin a
circle; beneath the bust, key Legend. THE UNION MUST &
SHALL BE PRESERVED JACKSON - UNITED WE STAND
DIVIDED WE FALL 1856 in two lines, divided by a circle.
Reverse. — A buek leaping to the right; below, a cannon - AND -
BRECKINRIDGE; in the field thirty-two stars, and between the
buck and the cannon, 1856
Size 2g. Bronze. Tin.
381. BUCHANAN AND BRECKINRIDGE.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the
left, in a central circular panel, surrounded by seven smaller ones.
[Same obverse as No. 221.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 380.]
Size 2g. Bronze.
382. THE UNION— JACKSON.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the
left, in a central circular panel. [Same obverse as No. 221.]
POLITICAL Alfo CALENDAR MEDALS. 159
Reverse. — [Same as the obverse of No. 380.]
Size 2g. Bronze. Tin.
383. LINCOLN & JOHNSON.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, with diverging rays
forming a large star; around, thirteen small stars. Legend. FREE-
DOM TO ALL MEN. UNION.
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left ; beneath the bust, w. H. key f.
Legend. LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES
1864
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
384. HONEST ABE OF THE WEST.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left. Legend.
REPRESENTED BY WM. LEGGETT BRAMHALL [Same
obverse as No. 247.]
Reverse. — WIDEAWAKES in a scroll 09 an oval shield, surrounded
by a wreath ; above and below the, shield, a rose with leaves.
Legend. ABRA-HAM LIN-COLN HONEST ABE OF THE
WEST.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
385. CALENDAR MEDAL.— 7r«f Jf.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; *on edge of bust, true
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEB. 22' 1732.
DIED DEC. 14' 1799.
Reverse. — A Calendar.
Size 2j. Brass. Tin.
386. CALENDAR MEDAL.
Obverse. — Full length in uniform, in the background an orderly with
a horse. Legend. BORN, FEB, 22, 1732. DIED, DEC, 14, 1799.
Reverse, — A Calendar. Edge reeded.
Size 2j. Brass.
i6o CALENDAR MEDALS.
387. CALENDAR M'E.'DMu,.— Jacobus sc.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform to the right; on the left a tree,
and on the ground beneath it, p h j Legend. THE FATHER
OF OUR COUNTRY BORN, FEB. 22, 1732. DIED, DEC.
14, 1799.
Reverse. — A Calendar. Edge reeded.
Size 21. Brass.
CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876.
The medals. bearing the portrait of Washington, struck in com-
memoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of
Independence, present very little material worthy of the occasion.
With the exception of two (Nos. 393 and 407) they were pro-
duced in this country, and apparently without any effort on the part
of the engravers to do credit either to themselves or the nation.
Prepared, as it were, on the spur of the moment, no new heads were
designed, and even that on No. 392 the best of them, by William H.
Key, is familiar through its original use on the Norwalk Memorial
piece. The California Medal, however, should be mentioned as an
exception to the. general work of the group. The piece in this case
furnishes a suitable design, or at least something new, and the en-
graver has been fairly successful in executing it.
The reverses of Nos. 388 and 389 by George H. Lovett, particu-
larly the latter, show haste of execution and great carelessness of
drawing, a fact which we regret the necessity of noting. The obverse
of these pieces was also struck with two additional reverses, and the
head will be found on three others.
The head on No. 417, by Mr. Lovett, stated on page 123 as re-
sembling very closely the profile on the three cent envelope stamp of
the War Departftient (1873), will be found on several other pieces of
the list. No. 393 of English origin, and of which only two im-
pressions are known to us, presents the Stuart portrait. The piece is
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i62 CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1S76.
engraved in a very neat manner, but on the reverse there appears to
be an error of drawing in the line of the side-walk, in front of the
building. '
Nos. 394, 404 and 405 were published by George B. Soley of
Philadelphia. No. 406 issued by the U. S. M. Co., an association of
which we have no information, is a copy of the head by Charles C.
Wright on the piece described under No. 74. A:> it preserves in
some respects the general characteristics of that work, it is deemed
worthy of notice.
The Houdon portrait, with more or less success of translation, is
the prevailing type of the group, the exceptions being Nos 393 and
395 after Stuart, and the full length by Koehler of Baltimore, No. 409.
388. ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by an orna-
mented border, with cavalry and infantry in the panels ; ,0 1 edge of
bust, LovrcTT Legend. TO COMMEMORATE THE lOO"^"
ANNIVERSARY OF' THE DECLARATION OF INDE-
PENDENCE [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — A copy of Trumbull's picture of the Congress of 1776, and
the Committee making their report of the Declaration of Independ-
ence. Above, are the words THE DECLARATION and beneath,
OF INDEPENDENCE 1776. Near the edge demarest. sc.
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
i
389. ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.]
Reverse. — [Same design as No. 388 but from a different die, the name
DEMAREST omitted.]
Size 26. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
■ CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1S76. 163
390. COLONIAL INDEPENDENCE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.]
Reverse.— UmTED STATES OF AMERICA IN COMMEMORA-
TION OF THE CENTENNIAL OF COLONIAL INDEPEND-
ENCE 1870 in nine lines, the first curved; near the edge in a
curved line, pat. nov. 3. 1874 H & l
Size 26. Tin.
391. JOHN HANCOCK.— .S-/^/a/«r^.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.]
Reverse. — A fac-simile of the signature of John Hancock; above,
thirteen stars in a curve, over which in two curved lines, WORDS
SPOKEN BY JOHN HANCOCK, AFTER SIGNING THE
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and below in five
lines, the last two curved, THERE! JOHN BULL CAN READ
THAT NAME WITHOUT SPECTACLES, NOW LET HIM
DOUBLE HIS REWARD
Size 26. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
392. INDEPENDENCE HALL. •
Obverse.— V>\xs,i in uniform, facing the right; beneath the bust, key. f
and on a scroll below, BORN FEB 22 1732 DIED DEC 14
1799 in two lines. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same
bust as No. 369.]
Reverse. — View of Independence Hall; beneath, key. f To the left,
1776 and to the right, 1876; above, INDEPENDENCE HALL
in a curved line, and below, COMMENCED 1729 FINISHED
1734 in two lines.
Size 2if.. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
393. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; beneath
the bust, G° WASHINGTON Legend. FIRST IN WvVR,
FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS
COUNTRYMEN in two lines, in a half circle above the head.
1 64 CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1S76.
Rci'crse. — View of Independence Hall and the adjoining buildings.
Above, IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE CENTENNIAL JULY
4™' 1876 and below, INDEPENDENCE HALL AS IN 1776
in three lines.
Size 21. Tin.
394. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON
Reverse. — View of Independence Hail and the adjoining buildings.
Above, BIRTH PLACE OF AMERICAN in a curved line, and
below, INDEPENDENCE 177G in two lines.
Size 24. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin.
This obverse has been struck wilh a blank reverse, arabesque border.
395. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap.
[Same obverse as No. 156.]
Reverse. — View of Independence Hall; beneath the design, key. f
and below, in a curved line, INDEPENDENCE HALL
Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin.
396. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 395.]
Reverse. — View of Independence Hall, surrounded by thirteen stars;
beneath the design, key. f. and below, in a curved line, INDE-
PENDENCE HALL
Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin.
Similar reverse to No. 395, but from a different die.
397. LIBERTY BELL,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 392]
Reverse. — The bell. In two bands at the lop partially shown, LEV
XXV VX PROCLAIM LIBER - IN PHILAD'^ BY ORDER
CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 165
OF THE - and in the centre, PASS AND STOW PHILAD*
MDCCLIII in three lines; to the left 1776. to the right 187G;
above, LIBERTY BELL and below, LEV. XXV VX. Legend.
PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND UNTO
ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF ♦
Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
398. LIBERTY BELL.
Oh'erse. — Head facing the left, on a shield. Above the head in a
band, e pluribus unum and over that in a compartment of the shield,
1776 surrounded by fifteen stars; around the head disposed in the
shape of a bell, FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST
IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN
RezH'rsc— On a shield the bell, inscribed PROCLAIM LIBERTY
THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND, UNTO ALL THE IN-
HABITANTS THEREOF, in six lines; to the left, 1776 to the
right. 1876 and beneath, AMERICA, at the top in a band, CEN-
TENNIAL
Size 2^. Tin, Bushtlell 152^.
399. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; beneath
the bust, BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as
No,' 56.]
Reverse. — The bell, surmounted by an eagle, with rays pointing down-
wards ; to the left, seven stars, and to the right, six stars ; above,
CENTENNIAL and below, 1776 1870
Size 16. Tin.
400. LIBERTY ]^ELL.
Obverse. — [Same a.s No. 395.]
Reverse.— 'I'a^ bell. To the left, 1776 and to the right, 1876; below,
LIBERTY BELL
Size II. Sih'er. Copper. Tin.
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401. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 395.]
Reverse. — The bell and supporting beam; above, LIBERTY BELL
and below, divided by the clapper, 17 7l^)
Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin.
402. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right [Similar bust to No. 155.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 400.]
Size II. Copper. Gilt. Nickel. Tin.
403. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 402.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 401.]
Size II. Copper. Gilt. Nickel. Tin.
404. AMERICAN COLONIES.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776
L^egend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No.
394-]
Reverse. — An officer, soldier with gun, cannon and balls, a drum and
the staff" with liberty cap; to the left, a mill and a pioneer with axe;
above, an eye surrounded by thirteen stars with diverging ra)'S,
dividing the words AMERICAN COLONIES; belbw, 1776
Size 2^. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin.
405. FREE AND UNITED STATES.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 404.]
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, facing the left, an olive branch
in her right hand, and her left on a keystone upon which a pair of
scales and a square; at the left a ship, and at the right a plough
and railroad train; above, FREE AND UNITED STATES and
below, 1876
Size 2/}.. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin.
CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 167
406. AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
Obi'ersc — Head facing the left; beneath, u. s. M. co. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse. —YX'^^T IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE. FIRST IN THE
HEARTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BORN, FEB. 22,
1732 DIED. DEC. 14, 1799 in eight irregular lines. Legend.
IN COMxMEMORATIOX OF THE 100™ ANNIVERSARY
OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, 1870 *
Size 26. Silver. Tin.
407. IN MEMORY OF THE CENTENARY.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON * 1870 *
Reverse. — The United States shield, surmounted by an eagle dis-
played, in the chief thirteen stars; a scroll disposed over the top of
the shield, is inscribed e pluribus unum Legend. IN MEMORY
OF THE CENTENARY
Size 16. Brass, gilt.
Only a few impressions of this piece, struck on very thin pUinchets. and probably of
Frencli origin, have come under the notice of the writer. The bust is large for the piece,
and bears a slight resemblance to that on No. 271.
408. FIT KEYSTONE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circular panel, sur-
rounded by an oak wreath, on a large keystone ; to the left, 1732
to the right, 1799; at the top, the crest of the Washington arms,
and at the base, the monogram <!Bfc
Reverse. — ^An arch and keystone bearing the name, WASHINGTON ;
on the left support. 1776 i. F. w des on the right support, 1876
G. H. L FEc; FIT KEYSTONE IN THE TRIUMPHAL ARCH
WHICH SPANS THE NATION S CENTURY in six lines, the
first and last two, curved.
Size 30. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
i68 CENTENNIAL MEDALS, t8j6.
409. FIRST CENTURY OF LIBERTY.
Obverse. — The shield of the United States — thirteen stars in the chief
— supported by Washington and Grant, full length figures in civil
dress, the former to the left; over the shield an eagle with extended
wings, in his beak a ribbon inscribed e pluribus unum and on one
disposed at the sides and beneath the shield, WASHINGTON
1776- U. S. GRANT ]87G; around the whole twenty-five stars.
In exergue, CENTENNIAL, and near the lower edge, F x koehler
AVj'^rj^-.— DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
STATES AS A MEMORIAL OF THE FIRST CENTURY
OF LIBERTY in eight lines, the first curved, within a wreath of
olive branches tied by a bow; above the inscription, a star.
Size 26. Silver, Wood 4J0. Bronze. Tin.
410. CALIFORNIA MEDAL.
Obverse. — Small head facing the right, in the upper part of the field,
within a wreath of olive branches with flags at each side ; to the
left, 1776 to the right, 187G and over the head thirteen stars in a
curve; below, a representation of sea and land, a vessel in sail, a
post boy, and a stage coach with four horses; beneath the design,
c. v. MOHRiG — A. KUNER. F All within a circle. Legend. WASH-
INGTON THE GREAT FOUNDER OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA. JULY 4™ 1776 •
Reverse. — Arms of the State of California in a beaded circle, in the
upper part of the field; below, the harbor of San Francisco, an
ocean steamer, a rail-way train, and miners at work, all surrounded
by thirty-eight stars, inclosed by two circular lines. Legend.
PROGRESS OF TIME AND FREEDOM TO ALL MAN-
KIND. JULY 4'.'.' 1876. * CALIFORNIA ♦
Size 25. Silver. Tin.
411. CENTENNIAL RECEPTION N. Y.
Ob'i'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a plain
border. Ugend TO AID 'ST. JOHN'S - GUILD' - FLOAT-
CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 169
ING - HOSPITAL (wood's series "c" no. 5) [Same bust as
No. 194.]
Reverse. — Bust of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend.
CENTENNIAL RECEPTION, BALL, & TEA - PARTY.
FEB^ 22'^° 1876 - ACADEMY OF MUSIC, * N. Y. * in two
circular lines.
Size 18. Silver, Tin.
Only a few impressions most of them in silver were taken, when the obverse die broke.
One in copper is noted in the Wood catalogue, No. 653. ,
412. CENTENNIAL RECEPTION N, Y .—Second obverse.
Okfcrse. — Undraped buyt facing the right, in a three-quarter circle of
thirteen stars, completed at the bottom by the words, wood's
SERIES "c" NO. 5; at the base, g. h. l. Legend. TO AID 'ST
JOHN'S - GUILD' . FLOATING - HOSPITAL [Similar bust
to No. 408.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 411.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
413. THE 100^^.' YEAR.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right ; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, g. h. l. Ugend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
[Same obverse as No. 296.]
Reverse. — Bust of Martha Washington facing the left, within a wreath
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. THE 100T« YEAR OF
OUR INDEPENDENCE 1876 [Same bust as No. 411.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
414. THE 100™ YEAR.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 307.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 413.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass.
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I/O CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876.
415. CHILDREN OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of oak and palm branches, tied by a bow. Legend. 100'^" AN-
NIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPEN-
DENCE * JULY 4, 1876 * [Same bust as No. 271.]
T^fi/^ri^'.— DEDICATED TO THE CHILDREN OF AMERICA
in five lines, the first and last curved, within a wreath of an oak and
olive branch, crossed and completed at the top, by the date 1S76
Sise 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
416. DELPHOS UNION SCHOOL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 415.]
Reverse.— DEDICATKB TO THE PUPILS OF THE DELPHOS
UNION SCHOOL JULY 4, 1S7G in seven lines, the first, second
and last two curved, within a wreath of oak.
Size 31. Tin.
417. BOYS & GIRLS OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY
Reverse. — A shield surmounted by the staff and liberty cap with rays,
on a group of six flags. Legend. THE BOYS & GIRLS • * •
OF AMERICA 1876 • * •
Size 18. Copper. Brass.
Same obverse as No. 414, this however, being the original combination. This obverse ^
and reverse have been struck with the obverse of No. 240.
418. BOYS & GIRLS OF Pi.ia.KRlQ,h.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 413.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 417.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876. 171
419. CENTENNIAL PARTY.
Obfcrse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap
[Same obverse as No. 156.]
Te^wrj^-.— CHILDRENS CENTENNIAL PARTY AT LYCEUM
HALL POTTSVILLE PA. FEB. 22. 1876 in eight lines, the
first and last curved.
Size II, Copper.
420. CENTENNIAL PARTY.
Olrversc. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No.
402.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 419.]
Size II. Tin.
421. CHILDREN'S BALL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 420.]
Reverse.— CmU^Rmii'S BALL STOCKTON HOTEL CAPE
MAY N. J. 1876 in six lines, the first and fifth curved.
Sise II. Silver. Tin.
The date on tlie reverse was subsequently altered to 1877, and strack in copper and
brass.
CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITION, 1876.
The International Exhibition of arts, manufactures and products
of the soil and mine, held at Philadelphia in 1876, was the marked
event of the centennial anniversary of the political existence of the
Republic. As originally proposed it was intended to be a display of
the products of the United States only, but it soon assumed the shape
of an International affair, and all nations having diplomatic relations
with this country, were invited to participate.
The management was confided to a Commission appointed under
an act of Congress approved March 3, 1871, and the fund for the
erection of suitable buildings was raised by the "Centennial Board of
Finance," incorporated by a subsequent act approved June i, 1872,
with power to secure subscriptions of capital stock not exceeding ten
million dollars, to be divided into shares of ten dollars each. The
buildings, five in number — Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall
(or Art Gallery), Machinery Hall, Horticultural Hall and Agricultural
Hall, — were erected in Fairmount Park at a cost of four and one-half
million of dollars, and with their annexes covered seventy-five acres
of ground, the Main Exhibition Building alone covering over twenty-
one acres.
This exhibition, the grandest in the history of IFor/d's Fairs as
yet held, thirty-three nations beside the United States being repre-
sented, was opened on the tenth day of May and closed on the tenth
(172)
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. 173
of November following; during which time the number of admissions
was computed to reach about ten millions.
Of these buildings, Horticultural Hall and Memorial Hall are
still standing, the former, a beautiful structure, being used fof its
original purpose, and the latter, contains at present the collection of
art objects — many of which were obtained from the exhibition — be-
longing to the " Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art."
This institution, which is actively at work with its schools, was an
outcome of the exhibition, it being perceived that this country was far
behind others in the matter of industrial art, an important element in
the prosperity of a nation.
The medals of this group show much better work than those of
the preceding, the two by F. B. Smith, the Danish medal, and No.
428 by Laubenheimer, being the most important. The head on the
first described piece, by F. B. Smith, originally used with reverses
referring to Mount Vernon, has been already mentioned and is not
alone a good example of that engraver, but is also one of the best in
tlie .series. The second by the same artist although a later produc-
tion, is very little if at all inferior.
The Dani.sh Medal by Schmahlfeld, is one of the favorite centen-
nial pieces. It i.s a fine specimen of die engraving, the work excellent
in every respect, and the designs for both obverse and reverse ad-
mirable in drawing and composition.
The head by Laubenheimer is well modeled and a good render-
ing of the original, but the reverse is not entirely satisfactory, the
design rather odd and not pleasant as a composition. This piece is
one of a set of five struck with the same reverse; the others bear
174 INTERN ATf OX AL EXHIBITION, 1S76.
portraits of Pius IX, Victoria, Emperor William and Marshall Mac-
Mahon.
No. 429 a full bust after Stuart, is well engraved though lacking
delicacy and taste; the piece is evidently German in origin, and only
a few impressions are known to us. Nos. 430 and 43 1 are also by
German engravers, the head on the latter is from the print by Longhi,
particularly referred to on page 112.
The piece by George H. Lovett struck in commemoration of the
visit of the New York Seventh Regiment to the exhibition, is an in-
teresting souvenir of that well known military organization.
' Nos. 453 and 434 were published by George B. Soley of Phila-
delphia. Ail the pieces of this list except Nos. 429 and 431, give the
Houdon profile.
422. MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, f. b. smith
& HARTMANN N. Y. Lcgend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same
obverse as No. ill.]
Reverse.— iniS MEDAL IS STRUCK TO PERPETUATE THE
MEMORY OF WASHINGTON. AND IN HONOR OF THE
PATRONS WHO ATTEND OUR CENTENNIAL EXHIBI-
TION AT PHILADELPHIA, P'^ U. S. 1776. - 1876. in twelve
lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch, tied by a bow;
at the lower edge, F. b. smith & horst n. y.
Si::e 40. Tin.
423. MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.
Ob-i'crse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath
the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. V. Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON. [Same obverse as No. 112.]
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. . 175
Reverse. — [Same as No. 422.]
Size 40. Tin.
424. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.
Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett
PHiLA. Legend. GEORGIUS WASHINGTON PR^S. PRIM.
RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX [Same obverse as No.
135]
;?„.^^jf —INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION HELD AT FAIR-
MOUNT PARK PHILADELPHIA MAY 10. TO NOV. 10.
187G in seven irregular lines, surrounded by a circle of thirty-eight
stars. Legetid. TO COMMEMORATE THE HUNDREDTH
ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
Size jj. Bronze. Tin.
425. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a three-quarter circle of
thirteen stars; on edge of bust, LOVETT Legend. TO COMMEM-
ORATE THE 100^" ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARA-
TION • OF INDEPENDENCE • [.Same bust as No. 136.J
Reverse. — Clasped hands with rays, dividing the words UNION FOR
EVER in a beaded circle. Legend. INTERNATIONAL EX-
HIBITION AT PHILADELPHIA 1876; all within an oak
wreath.
Size 25. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
426. DANISH MEDAL.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, on a panel in a wreath, supported by
an eagle with uprai.sed wings; cherubs on each side bearing palm
branches, hold a circlet of thirteen stars over the head; at the top,
MDCCLXXVI. Lege7id FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE,
FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN.
176 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876.
Reverse. — A group of five figures. America standing in :he centre
crowned with a liberty cap, is presenting wreaths to Art and Me-
chanics, while Commerce and Agriculture appear at the right and
left; at the base of the design, h. olrik inv. - F. schmahlfeld
FEC. and at the edge of the piece, v. christesen. ; above, INTER-
NATIONAL EXHIBITION and below, PHILADELPHIA.
1876.
Sisejj. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
427. DANISH MEDAL.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, on a panel in a wreath, supported by
an eagle with upraised wings; cherubs on each side bearing palm
branches, hold a circlet of thirteen stars over the head ; at the top,
LET US HAVE PEACE. Legend. 1776. THE CENTENNIAL
YEAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 1876.
[Same design as No. 426.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 426.]
Sise jj. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
428. SEE HOW WE PROSPER.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; to the left, 1776 to the right,
1876 and beneath the bu.st, R. L.\UBENHEiMER Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY. * A
CENTURY ADDS LUSTRE TO HIS FAME *
Reverse. — Two female figures standing on a section of the globe,
marked America. Europe on the left with a shield ornamented
with temples; America on the right with a national shield and the
staff and liberty cap points to the exhibition building, over which,
an eagle with rays. Legend. SEE HOW WE PROSPER
Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
429. MEMORIAL HALL.
Olmerse. — Half length in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right, a
sword resting on the right forearm; to the left of the head, 1776 to
the riglit, 1876; below in a half circle, thirteen stars. All in a
wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. 177
Reverse. — View of Memorial Hall. Above, in two curved lines, A
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE,
AND FOR THE PEOPLE.; below, CENTENNIAL EXHIBI-
TION PHILAD' P'' U. S. A. in two curved lines.
Size 27. Tin.
430. MEMORIAL HALL.
<9(5tYr:f^ — Undraped bust facing the left. Legend. UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA * 1776 ♦
Reverse.— View of Memorial Hall. Above, CENTENNIAL ME-
MORIAL BUILDING; below, 1876 PHILADELPHIA.
Size 2^. Brass, Wood 5^2. Tin, very rare.
431. MEMORIAL HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right; at each
side a star, and at the base, 1776 Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON ,
iefTz/f^-j:^.— View of Memorial Hall. Above, EXHIBITION PHILA-
DELPHIA; below, CENTENIAL 1876
Sice 17. Brass.
432. MEMORIAL HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right; at each
side two stars, and at the base, 1776 Legend. GEORGE WASH-
INGTON [Same obverse as No. 431 with the additional start;.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 431.]
Size 17. Brass.
A third variety of this obverse has three stars ac each side of the bust. These pieces
are all rare.
I
433. AMERICAN STAR.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 394.]
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178 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876.
Reverse. — A large six-pointed star with diverging rays, inclosing
twenty-five small stars, with thirteen others around it. STRUCK
IN THE CENTENNIAL BUILDINGS IN THE ONE HUN-
DREDTH YEAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 1876
the first ten words being above the star, in two curved lines, and the
rest below it, in three lines. Edge rccdcd.
Size 24. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
434. CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 433.]
Reverse. — A Fountain. Above, in a curved line, CENTENNIAL
FOUNTAIN; below, FAIRMOUNT PARK DEDICATED TO
AMERICAN LIBERTY JULY 1. 1870 PHILA. in five lines,
the last one curved.
Size 24.. Copper, gilt. Tin.
435. SEVENTH REGIMENT N. Y.
Oln'ersc. — Bust facing the right, on a pedestal inscribed 1776 - 1876 »
JULY i™ - PHILADELPHIA PA; the years separated by an
antique lamp; to the left a soldier presenting arms, and to the right,
an officer .saluting; beneath the design, demarest sc. n. y. Legend.
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF THE SEV-
ENTH reglmp:nt and the veteran corps N. G.
S. N. Y. * TO THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION OF 1876
Reverse. — A shield quartered with the arms of the United States, New
York, etc., the monogram ^^'^^ in the centre. Above, an eagle on
a section of the globe, and flags at each side ; below, a scroll bear-
ing the motto pro patria et gloria and beneath it, organized
1824; all within an oak wreath. Legend. ACTIVE MEMBERS,
1001. COL. E. CLARK ♦ VETERANS, 1060. COL. M. LEF-
FERTS ♦
Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS
OF EVENTS IN THE WAR FOR
INDEPENDENCE.
The medals assigned to this group are extremely interesting, al-
though not complete as an historical series. Many of the prominent
events of the war are, however, presented, and a glance at the list fur-
nishes quite a strong outline.
Cambridge, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Yorktown and Newburg,
are names, which if even carelessly uttered, bring up a strong flood of
recollection, and with the battles of 1776 and the final departure of
the British, but Ifttle is needed to fill out the story.
A century has fled ! time with its softening touch has passed over
the recor^ of camp, council and field ; and now, envy and detraction,
weakness and error, are forgotten, only truth, patriotism, and faith to
the end shall be remembered.
With but three exceptions Nos. 451, 457 and 462, all the pieces
of the group give the Houdon profile, the list being headed, and quite
appropriately, with a medal commemorative of the third day of July
1775, when Washington took command of the army and established
his headquarters at Cambridge. This piece, the work of George H.
Lovett, after a design by Isaac F. Wood, of New York, shows taste
both in design and execution. The error in giving the month as June
instead of July will be noticed. The event is also commemorated by
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I So CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS.
No. 438, published by Mr. Wood, in ..nich the err of date is
repeated.
The series of battle^ fought in 1776 eng.aved by George H.
Lovett, eight in number, are interesting mementos. The reverses
were afterwards struck with another obverse {muled), t.-us making a
second set. The head on the original set has been frequently used by
Mr. Lovett.
The Valley Forge memorial, by William Barber, shows good
work ; the head, admirably modeled, was originally used on the Assay
Medal of 1876, described in the group of Award Medals.
No. 451, a souvenir of the Surrender at Yorktown, the work of
William H. Key, gives the three-quarter face after the print by
Longhi, first used on No 286.
All the other Yorktown memorials were engraved by George T.
Morgan, an assistant engraver at the United States Mint. Mr. Morgan,
an excellent modeler and engraver, was born at Birmingham, England,
in 1845, and came to this country in 1876. Of these, Nos. 453 and
454 are the best, and although very good in themselves, yet are not
fair examples of his abilities. The dies for No. 454 were ordered by
the State of Pennsylvania, and the medals were struck for distribution
among the French representatives at the ceremonies at Yorktown,
October 19th, 1881.
No. 457, by Morgan, in commemoration of the centennial, anni-
versary of the evacuation of New York by the British, is the closest
rendering of the profile by Joseph Wright, etched in 1790, as yet exe-
cuted. The history of this interesting portrait is referred to on page
41. The other piece by Mr. Morgan for that commemoration, bears
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 18 1
the same reverse, the obverse being similar in design to No. 453.
Both of these pieces were pubhshed by John H. Diehl of Philadelphia.
The head of No. 459, a forcible presentation of Houdon, is the
same as that on No. 291, Masonic group, in this case obtained from
the original hub by Charles C. Wright. The beautiful wreath on the
reverse, was the work of the late Anthony C. Paquet. This, and No.
460, were published by Warner & Bro. of Philadelphia.
435. THE WASHINGTON Y.'Llll.- Cambridge Centennial.
C}^v/-j,>._Undraped bust facing the right, in a sunken field, sur-
rounded by a raised border; on edge of bust, lovett; in a half
circle above, 1775 - 100 YEARS - 1875; below, i. f. w. des.
G. H. L. FEc. Lc^^end. TVm LOVER OF PEACE HE ES-
POUSED THE SWORD FOR THE COLONIES' BIRTH-
RIGHT in the border, divided on the right and feft by an olive
branch and sword, crossed. [Same bust as No. 136]
Reverse— Th^ house and tree in a circle. Beneath the design, THE
WASHINGTON * * ELM * * and in a curved line below, isaac
F. WOOD'S SERIES "c" NO 4 Legc7id. CAMBRIDGE, MASSA-
CHUSETTS, JUNE THIRD 1875 * CENTENNIAL CELE-
BRATION *
Size 23. Bronze. Tin.
. Tliis obverse is from the same obverse die as No. 321, that portion of the die containing
the legend having been turned down, and the new lettering as given above, introduced.
437- CAMBRIDGE, 1775-1875.
C<5t'CT-i^.— Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, the monogram ■<!». Legend. \TJ^ . 100 YEARS -
1875 and below, i. f. w. des. g. h. l. fec.
ie^^rjd'.—Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
1 82 CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS.
and beneath, g. h. l. Legejid. GEORGE '^v'ASHINGTON
[Same as the obverse of No. 296.]
Size 18. Copper.
The obverse of this piece is the centre of the obverse die of No. *!, the die having
been softened, the border turned off, and the monogram added. Tl.. obverse was also
struck with the obverse of No. 240.
438. ASSUMED COMMAND 1775.
Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right, .surrounded by thirteen
. stars, in an oval panel; below the bust, the monogram <!St; above,
and at the sides of the oval, in a raised border, 1775 JUNE 3 1875
and at the base, to the left, i. f. w. to the right, g. h. l. [Same
bust as No. 412.]
Reverse. — Dress and service swords crossed, with two palm branches,
in a sunken field. Legend. HE ASSUMED COMMAND IN
1775 - AND RESIGNED IT IN 1783 - GRACING EACH
OCCASION WITH LIKE MODESTY; the last six words
within the field.
/, gilt.
Size 18. Silver. Copper, gilt. Bronze. Tin.
439. ASSUMED Q,Oyi\Ah.\i\T).— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in unifonn, facing the right, surrounded by thirteen
stars, in an oval panel. [Design and lettering same as No. 438.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 438.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper, gilt. Bronze. Tin.
The obverse of this piece is frc.m the same die as No. 438, the die having been softened
and the uniform added to the bust. This weakened the die, and after striking a few sets
it became useless. The reverse die was after\vards destroyed.
440. MOORE'S CREEK ^RIDGK.— Bailie series No. i.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by thirty-four
stars in a circle; on edge of bust, lovett Legend. THE CEN-
TENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE
1876 [Same bust as No. 136.]
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 183
Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays ; beneath, is the
number 1 Legend. BATTLE OF MOORE'S CREEK BRIDGE
NO. CAROLINA FEBRUARY 27 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
441. SULLIVAN'S ISLAND.— y\'<7. 2.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse.— \Ti^ in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 2 Legend. BATTLE OF SULLIVAN'S ISLAND
SO. CAROLINA JUNE 28 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
442. LONG ISLAND.— A^^. J.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse.— Ylllo in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 3 Legend . BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND NEW
YORK AUGUST 27 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
443- HARLEM PLAINS.— ^^. 4.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 4 Legend. BATTLE OF HARLEM PLAINS NEW-
YORK SEPTEMBER 16 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
444- LAKE CHAMPLAIN.— iVt^. j-.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse.— Ylli^ in a beaded circle with formal rays ; beneath, is the
number 5 Legend BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAINjNEW
YORK OCTOBER 11 & 12 all within an oak wreatk '
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
1 84 CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS.
445. WHITE PLAINS.— ^(;. 6.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Tieverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 6 Legend. BATTLE OF WHITE PLAIiNS NI-.W
YORK OCTOBER 28 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
446. FORT WASHINGTON.— ^^. 7.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Re'c'erse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 7 Legend. BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON
NEW YORK NOVEMBER 16 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
447. TRENTON.— iV<7. 8.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 8 Legend. BATTLE OF TRENTON NEW JERSEY
DECEMBER 26 all within an oak wreath.
Size'21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
448. MOORE'S CREEK lB,YL\T>Qi^.— Battle series.
Second oinierse.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of oak and palm branches, tied by a bow. Legend. lOOT" ANNI-
VERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
* JULY 4, 1876 ♦ [Same obverse as No. 415.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
This obverse was stmck with all the reverses, as described from No. 440 to 447 inclu-
sive, eight pieces. The reverse dies of the entire set have been destroyed. This obverse
and that of No. 440 have been struck together.
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. ^185
449. VALLEY FORGE CENTENNIAL,— J//«^xm«.
O^Z'fri(.—Und raped bust facing the right, in a sunken field surrounded
by a raised border; beneath the bust, BARBER Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON. * COMMANDER IN CHIEF. * [Same
bust as No. 347.]
Reverse.^m COMMEMORATION OF THE DEPARTURE OF
THE CONTINENTAL ARMY JUNE 19 in eight lines, within
a wreath of olive and oak branches, tied by a bow, in a sunken field
surrounded by a raised border. Legend. VALLEY FORGE
CENTENNIAL. 1778 - 1878.
Size 26. Silver. Bronze,
450. MONMOUTH CENTENNIAL.
(9i^z'^M^.—Un draped bust facing the right. Legend. THE MON-
MOUTH BATTLE MONUMENT ASSOCIATION * 1878 ♦
Reverse.— im.^ MEDAL IS STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE
THE CENTENIVJIAL OF THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH
FOUGHT JUNE 28™ 1878.
Size 23. Copper.
451- YORKTOWN SOUVENIR.
6)fe-w.— Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left, in a sunken
field surrounded by a raised border, ornamented with a wreath of
• olive branches; on edge of bust, k [Same bust as No. 286;]
Reverse.— ^0\:VE^m. - . - CENTENNIAL OF THE SURREN-
DER AT YORKTOWN V^ OCT. 19, 1881. in seven lines; at
the top, in a raised ground 1781 at che bottom, 1881
Size 21. Copper. Bronze. Tin. *
452. YORKTOWN SURRENDER.
Obverse.— W&^^s of Washington and Lafayette accolated, facing the
right; beneath the busts, 1881 and at the edge, de.sign patemteo
JULY 12. 1 88 1. Legend. CENTENNIAL YORKTOWN VA.
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1 86 CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS.
Reverse. — A design representing the surrender; at the base, p. l.
KRiDER PHiLA. Legend. SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN VA.
In exergue, OCT. 19. 1781
Size J2. Bronze. Tin.
453. YORKTOWN MONUMENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper one of
a group of three. The others contain bust portraits of Lafayette,
and De Grasse. Legend. WASHINGTON - DE GRASSE -
LAFAYETTE
Reverse. — The elevation of the intended monument at Yorktovvn, Va.
in a sunken field surrounded by a plain border. In the field di-
vided by the design, 1781 - 1881 - OCT. - 19. Legend. IN
COMMEMORATION OF THE SURRENDER AT YORK-
TOWN •
Sisc 21. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
454. YORKTOWN.— P^/wxy/z/aw/a Medal.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper one of
a group of four; on edge, m ; the other panels contain bust portraits
of Lafayette, De Grasse, and Rochambeau. Legend. WASHING-
TON - DE GRASSE - LAFAYETTE - ROCHAMBEAU
Reverse. — The arms of the State of Pennsylvania on a keystone, sur-
rounded by a band inscribed IN COMMEMORATION OF THE
SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN • OCT. 19. 1781 • In an
outer band, presented bv the state of Pennsylvania • oct. 19.
1881 .
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
455. NEWBURGH HEADQUARTERS.
Otversc. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and to the left, 1783 to the right, 1883 Legend. CENTENNIAL
OF PEACE BETWEEN UNITED STATES & GREAT
BRITIAN * [Same bust as No. 136.]
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 187
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. NEWBURGH. N. Y.
SETTLED IN 1719 * WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTER'S
1783 *
Size 20. Tin.
456. NEWBURGH CENTENNIAL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No.
137]
Reverse.— 1\i& house. Above, CENTENNIAL * CELEBRATION
OCT. 18. 1883.; below, WASHINGTON'S HEAD QUARTERS
NEWBURGH N. Y.
Size 77. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
457. EVACUATION OF NEW YO^Yi.— Morgan sc.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on the left, the Washing-
ton arms, and on a ribbon below the bust, exitus act.v probat; on
edge of bust, MORGAN Legeftd. G.WASHINGTON
Reverse. — The shield of the arms of New York City, in a wreath of
olive branches on a group of six flags, beneath which appear two
cannon, crossed; above the shield, a cluster of thirteen stars; to the
left, 17a3 and to the right, 1883 Legend. EVACUATION DAY
CENTENNIAL NOV. 25 • CITY OF NEW YORK •
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
This obverse has been struck with a plain reverse, silver, bronze and tin.
458. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.— Morgan sc.
Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper
one of a group of three. The others contain bust portraits of Gen-
eral Knox, and Governor George Clinton. Legend.. WASHING-
TON • KNOX - CLINTON
Reverse. — [Same as No. 457.]
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
1 88 CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS.
459. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.
Obverse. — Undraped bust in high relief, facing the left. Leg nd.
GEORGE WASHTNGTON [Same bust as No. 291.]
^('c^'rjf.— CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY NOV. 25, 1883. in
four lines, the first curved, within a wreath of laurel branches, tied
by a bow. Legend. NEW YORK EVACUATED BY THE
BRITISH * NOV. 25, 1783. ♦
Size 28. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
460. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 377.]
Reverse.— l&i^ - NEW YORK EVACUATED BY THE BRIT-
ISH NOV. 25. 1783 - 1783 in seven parallel lines, within a wreath
of olive leaves, tied by a bow.
Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
461. EVACUATION OF NEW YO'RK.—LoveU sc.
Obzierse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circle ; on edge of bust,
LOVETT Legend. PEACE PROCLAIMED & ARMY DIS-
BANDED IN 1783 [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse.— n%'^ CENTENNIAL 1883 CELEBRATION OF THE
EVACUATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NOVEM-
BER 25 in eight lines, the first in a half circle, completed at the
bottom, by a row of thirteen stars.
Size 20. Tin.
462. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.
Equestrian obverse.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, advancing to the left. Legend.
GENERAL WASHINGTON ENTERING NEW YORK NOV.
25. 1783
Reverse. — A design representing the departure of the British army.
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 189
Above the design, the word CENTENNIAL and thirteen stars in
a curve, and over them. 1783 - 1883 Legend. EVACUATION
OF NEW YORK BY THE BRITISH ARMY
Size 2 J. Tin.
463. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.— A^ey sc.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, k
Lege7id. GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— Y19,^ - NEW YORK EVACUATED NOV. 25. - 1883
in five parallel lines.
Size 10. Silver. Bronze, Gilt.
A reduction of the bust on the Norwalk Memorial piece, No. 369.
464. EVACUATION OF NEW YOYLYi.—SoUy ed.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GOD AND
OUR COUNTRY
j?arM^.— EVACUATION DAY CENTENNIAL 1783 - 1883
Size 8. Gilt.
TOKENS.
Scarcity of small change of authorized issue, has at different
periods impelled the creation by private parties of substitutes, which
when presented in quantities, might be exchanged for lawful money.
When thus issued such pieces were considered pledges for value, and
were known in England, where the custom originated, as tokens : a
currency by sufferance and not by authority.
A large number of tokens were issued by tradesmen throughout
the country during the scarcity of change in 1862-3 for small mer-
cantile transactions, some of which bear the head of Washington on
the obverse. Those which refer directly to the purpose, and others
having patriotic devices or inscriptions, have been included in this
list : but such as bear the names of the publishers have been placed
for ease of reference, in the group of store cards, and indeed, to a cer-
tain extent, store cards and tokens are synonymous.
Most of the pieces enumerated were struck in all the different
metals, but as they were originally issued in copper, we deem it suffi-
cient for the purpose to designate in the descriptions that metal alone,
except where impressions in silver have come under our notice.
The prevailing type in this group is the Houdon profile, the best
being the small head on No. 469, the same as that on the Temperance
medalet by Bale, previously mentioned. The head on No. 471 by
Emil Sigel, may also be noticed; the design of this obverse is simple
and artistic.
{190)
TOKENS. . igi
The small gold pieces described at the end of the list, struck on
extremely thin planchets, had their origin in California, and were sold
by the jewelers of San Francisco for charms or ornaments. The heads
were probably intended for Washington.
465. KNICKERBOCKER CURRENCY.
Obverse.— ]\ii3.d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse. — Within a beaded circle, the figure of a man a cane in his
right hand; beneath, bridgens Legend. KNICKERBOCKER
CURRENCY
She 12. Copper.
466. KNICKERBOCKER CURRENCY.
Obverse.— K small head facing the left, at each side of a circle with
formal rays. - I - O - U - 1 PURE COPPER - CENT - the
numeral, and the words Pure Copper, within the circle.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 465.]
Size ij. Copper.
467. UNITED STATES COPPER,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 465.]
Reverse,— ^.n eagle standing on a section of the globe. Legend.
UNITED STATES COPPER; the word Copper, on the globe.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
468. UNITED STATES COPPER.
Obverse.— \^d.mt. as No. 466.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 467.]
Size IJ. Copper.
192 TOKENS.
469. I. O. U. 1 CENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches,
crossed; at each side three stars, and below, 18C3 Legend. 399
B'WAY, N. Y. [Same bust as No. 332.]
Reverse. — I. O. U. 1 CENT in four lines, within a w jath of an oak
and olive branch, crossed.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
470. NOT ONE CENT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse. — NOT ONE CENT in three lines, within a wreath of olive.
Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in whith the word not is closer to the
ONE.
471. NOT ONE CENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in an oval frame, on a large five-
pointed star, the points of which just cross a classic wreath; be-
tween the lower points, E. sigel 177 willi n y
'Reverse. — [Same as No. 470.]
Sise 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in which the wreath is different, and the
word NOT in larger letters.
472. NOT ONE CENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a half wreath of oak branches,
completed at the top, by a row of thirteen stars ; below, is the date
1863
Reverse. — [Same as No. 470.]
Sise 12. Copper.
473. EXCHANGE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, over two flags crossed, the date 1863
beneath ; around, thirteen stars.
tokens: 193
Reverse. — EXCHANGE in a wreath of an oak and olive branch; over
their junction, a drum, and behind it, a sword, two cannon and two
guns, crossed.
Sise 12. Silver. Copper.
474. NEW YORK.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, six stars on each side; below, 1863
Reverse. — NEW YORK in two lines, a star below, within a wreath
of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Size 12. Copper.
475. HORRORS OF WAR. 1
Obverse.— \lQ3id facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse. — A female head above the horns of Plenty, the date 1863 be-
tween. Legend. HORRORS OF WAR BLESSINGS OF
PEACE
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
475. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — Brown's Equestrian Statue Union Square N. Y. Legend.
FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE; in exergue, 1863.
Reverse. — UNION FOR EVER in three lines the first one curved,
within a wreath of an oak and palm branch|; at their junction at the
bottom, a shield, behind which are four flags crossed.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
477.- UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but the letters and date smaller.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 476.]
Size 12. Copper.
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194 TOKENS.
478. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but not so well drawn, the letters and
date smaller, and also different from No. 477.]
Reverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but with larger letters, different shield
and wreath.] 1
Size 12. Copper.
479. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but the head faces, and the date is in a
curved line]
Reverse, — [Same as No. 478.]
Sise 12. Copper.
This obverse was also struck with a reverse bearing the head of Lincoln, No. 248.
480. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, six stars on the left, and seven on
the right; below, 1863 [Similar head to No. 474]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 478.]
Size 12. Copper.
481. THE UNION.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 477.]
Reverse.— IW^. UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED
- JACKSON - I
Size 12. Copper.
A variety of this reverse has the sign &", in place of the conjunction.
482. FREEDOM.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 479.]
Reverse. — FREEDOM in two lines, within a wreath of oak branches,
broken at the top by a star, and at the bottom, by a shield upon
two flags.
Size 12. Copper.
TOKENS. 19s
483. FREEDOM.
Obzierse. — [Same as No. 479.]
Reverse. — FREEDOM in two lines, within a wreath of oak leave*,
broken at the top by a star, and at the bottom, by a shield upon
two flags.
Size 12. Copper.
Another reverse from No. 482, the shield and wreath being different, and the letters
larger.
484. FREEDOM.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend.
PATER PATRI^ [Same obverse as No. 244.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 483.]
Size 12. Copper.
485. PEACE FOREVER.
Odvfrse.—Head facing the right over two flags crossed, the date 1863
beneath; above, thirteen stars in a curve. [Similar head to No.
473]
'Reverse. — Two hands clasped, between the words PEACE FOR-
EVER within a wreath of oak branches, crossed.
Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was also struck with a similar reverse, in which the letters are smaller, and
the wreath different.
486. OUR UNION.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; beneath, is the date 1863 and around,
thirteen stars.
Reverse. — The United States shield, a six-pointed star at each side.
Legend. OUR UNION
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
■196 ■ TOKENS.
487. OUR COUNTRY.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse.— OUR COUNTRY in two lines, and above, the U. S.-shield
between two olive branches, crossed ; below, two arrow heads di-
vided by a star; ail within an olive wreath.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
488. OUR COUNTRY.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 487.]
Size 12. Copper.
489. UNITED COUNTRY,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse. — UNITED COUNTRY in two curved lines, within an ob-
long oval frame, an ornament above and below the frame and be-
tween the words; all in a circle of thirty-four stars.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
490. NO COMPROMISE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 486.]
Reverse.— ^O COMPROMISE WITH * TRAITORS * in four ir-
regular lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch; at their
junction, two cannon, crossed.
Size 12. Copper.
491. NO COMPROMISE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, on the left seven stars, and on the
right, six; beneath the head, L. R
Reverse. — [Same as No. 490.]
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
TOKENS.
197
492. NO COMPROMISE.
Obverse.— ?>ns\. draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend.
PATER PATRI^ [Same obverse as No. 244.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 490.]
■Size 12. Copper.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing a military bust, same as No. 194.
493. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
.^w^rj^.— Liberty head facing the left, surrounded by thirteen stars ;
below, 1863
Size 12. Copper.
494- INDIAN HEAD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
Reverse. — Indian head facing the left, surrounded by thirteen stars ;
beneath the head, e. s. and below, 1863.
Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck wkh a similar reverse, in which the date is smaller, and the en-
graver's initials omitted. ^ *
495. INDIAN HEAD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 494, without engraver's initials.]
Size 12. Copper.
496. U. S. OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
Reverse.— T\iQ United States shield, surmounted by an eagle; beneath
the shield, e. s. Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1863
Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in which the date is smaller, and the en-
graver's initials omitted.
198 TOKENS.
497. U. S. OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 496, without engraver's initials.]
Size 12. Copper.
498. U. S. MEDAL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
Reverse. — The United States shield, surmounted by an eagle. Legend.
UNITED STATES MEDAL 18G3
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
499. U. S. MEDAL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 498.]
Size 12. Copper.
500. SHIELD AND STAR.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.]
Reverse. — A shield on a six-pointed star, within a wreath of olive.
Size 12. Copper.
501. THE SHIELD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 480]
Reverse. — The United States .shield; behind it two flags crossed, and
the staff and liberty cap, around which a circle of thirteen stars;
the whole in a wreath of oak branches.
Size 12. Copper.
502. THE EAGLE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as
No. 76.]
TOKENS. 199
Reverse. — A flying eagle; beneath, 1863 and above, in a half circle,
thirteen stars.
Size 12. Copper.
503. CALIFORNIA \ DOLLAR.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872
Reverse. — \ DOLLAR CAL. in a wreath of olive branches, tied by
a bow.
Size 6. Gold.
504. CALIFORNIA Q.YiKRVl.— Octagonal.
Obverse. — Hero facing the left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872
[Same head as No. 503.]
ie^x;^^^^._CALIFORNIA ♦ CHARM. ♦ \ GOLD
Size 6. Gold.
505. CALIFORNIA Q,YiK^y\..— Octagonal.
Obverse. — Head facing tbe left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872
[Similar head to No. 503.]
ie^T/m^.— CALIFORNIA ♦ CHARM. ♦ \ GOLD
Size 7. Gold.
STORE CARDS.
The name of Washington is the key-note of Americui history^
and fortunate indeed is the Republic in having a grand central figure,
around which all its citizens, irrespective of creed or party, can come
together in perfect trust and unity. If the memory of Washington,
the example of his life and the precepts of his love and patriotism,
foster a love for liberty and the principles of a government which he
labored to establish and perpetuate, any form of expression '.vhich
strengthens their importance is of value, and the simplest is often the
most effective.
The group of store cards may not be considered the most digni-
fied one of the Washington series either in title or connection, yet
their positive utility in reaching the people may be gratefully recog-
nized, and we cannot but regret that a custom which put into the
personal possession of every citizen a memento of the Pater Patriae,
has been discontinued.
It is also the largest in numbers and, as a record of the daily
pursuits of a generation now passing away, possesses an interest which
will increase rather than diminish, and it may be said that the pub-
lishers of these pieces have gained a reputation for patriotism and a
niche in history which they little suspected.
In a group of this character, strict adherence to authentic por-
traiture would scarcely be looked for, yet, with the exception of the
equestrian figures on Nos. 510, 514 and 556, and the heads on Nos..
(200)
STORE CARDS. 201
506, 520 and 563, all the others are reliable representations. Apart
from the Houdon which is the prevailing type, we have the Du
Simitiere profile on the Curtis card, and the Stuart portrait on Mason
& Co. Both of these obverses have been previously mentioned, the
former under No. 277, and the latter under No. 76, the original use
of it. The obverses of the Doll & Co. and Strassburger & Nuhn cards
are very similar. The head is found on the various sizes of Spiel-
marken, in which group it is partipularly referred to. All the rest
of the list give the Houdon head, and while no noteworthy example
may be quoted, very little inferior work is exhibited.
A number of these pieces have become scarce, and others again
possess the merit of considerable rarity.. We would designate Nos.
510, 512, 513, 514, 5j8, 539, 563, 588, 589, 590, 591 and 592, as
difficult of attainment. The card of John Barker is only known to
the writer, through the Sale Catalogue, (Levick, May 26, 1884), as
noted.
506. ABRAHAMS.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; below, is the number 10 and at
each side, three stars. Legend. M. A. ABRAHAMS
Reverse.—TH-E PEOPLES OUTFITTING STORE * WESTON
MO. Edge reeded.
Sisc z8. Brass.
507. ABRAHAMS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 506.]
Reverse.— THE PEOPLES OUTFITTING STORE * INDE-
PENDENCE MO. Edge, reeded.
Size 18. Brass.
26
202 STORE CARDS.
508. AGENS & CO.
Obverse.— Uea^d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.—]. L. AGENS & C? - NO. 1 - COMMERCE ST. NEW-
ARK N. J. NEWSPAPERS, in five irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Brass.
509. AGENS & CO.
Obverse. — A small head facing the left, at each side of a circle with
formal rays, - I - O - U - 1 PURE COPPER - CENT - the
numeral, and the words Pure Copper, within the circle. [Same ob-
verse as No. 466.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 508.]
Size zj. Copper.
510. ATWOOD'S HOTEL.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure advancing to the right, hat in his left
hand held forward; below, bale & smith n-y Lcgt/id. GEORGE
WASHINGTON
Reverse.— CA-RRY ME TO ATWOOD'S RAIL ROAD HOTEL
243 BOWERY AND MY FACE IS GOOD FOR 3 CENTS
in seven parallel lines. Edge reeded.
Size 16. Copper.
The figure on the obverse although resembling No. 158, is different.
511. BARKER.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a wreath of olive branches, tied
by a bow. Legend. AMERICAN REPOSITORY OF FINE
ARTS [Same head as No. 197.]
Reverse.— ]Ol\'!^ BARKER 16 MAIDEN LANE DEALER IN
MUSIC PRINTS & FANCY STATIONARY in seven lines, the
fourth only straight.
Size 12. Brass, Levick 24.J.
STORE CARDS. 203
512. BALE & SMITH.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 5 10.]
/e^z/m?.— BALE & SMITH ENGRAVERS & DIE CUTTERS
68 NASSAU STREET PLATES & ROLLS FOR EMBOSS-
ING DIES & SEALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION N • YORK
in eleven lines, the first two and last three curved. Edge reeded'.
Size 16. Copper. Tin.
513. BALE & SMITH.
O^t'm^.— Equestrian figure advancing to the right: below, b & s
N-Y Legend. GEN^ GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same fig-
ure as No. 510.]
Reverse,. — [Same as No. 512.]
Size 16. Copper. Tin.
514. BESTOR.
<:'^z'^>'j^'.— Equestrian figure in uniform, to the right; on the left a tree,
and on the ground beneath it, p h j Legend. THE FATHER
OF OUR COUNTRY BORN, FEB. 22, 1732. DIED, DEC.
14, 1799. [Same obverse as No. 387.]
Reverse.— K seated figure pointing to the face of a clock; above, is
inscribed TIME IS MONEY Legend. S. J. BESTOR IM-
PORTER OF WATCHES & JEWELRY * PHILADELPHIA,
PA. * Edge reeded.
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass.
515- BRAUN & SCHELLWORTH.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.]
Reverse.~^-^h\3n & SCHELLWORTH'S, 132, 134, 136 COURT
S^ BROOKLYN PAVILION, in five irregular lines.
Size ij. Copper.
516. BRIDGENS.
Obverse.— VlQ&d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
204 STORE CARDS.
Reverse.— ^^mGEHS. METAL TOKENS - & - STORE CARDS -
189 - WILLIAM ST. N-Y. in five irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass.
517. BRIMELOW.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, at each side, four stars. Legend.
GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT [Same obverse as No.
362.]
Reverse. — A mortar and pestle, tlividing the date 1863 within a wreath
of olive branches, connected at the top, by the figure 1 Legend.
T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE N-Y.
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
518. BRIMELOW.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 517.]
Reverse.— Q,QQT) FOR ONE GLASS OF SODA in three lines,
the second only straight, surrounded by a circle of thirty-one stars.
Size i§. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
519. BRIMELOW.
Obi'erse. — [Same as No. 517.]
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left, within a wreath of an olive
and palm branch, crossed. Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUG-
GIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE, N. Y.
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
520. BRIMELOW.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on the left, six stars, on the
right seven. Legend. GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT
Reverse. — [Same as No. 517.]
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel.
An entirely diftereiit head from No. 517, "1 ^^•^'^.■.■ :inv oilur in the scries.
STORE CARDS. 205
521. BRIMELOW.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 520.]
Reverse.— 2 within a wreath of an olive and palm branch crossed
Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST, 1^2 THIRD AVENUE
N. Y. '-■'■> ^t-^,
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel.
522. BRIMELOW.
Obverse.— WQ^d facing the right, on the left seven stars, and on the
right six; beneath the head, l, r [Same obverse as No. 491.]
Reverse.— h mortar and pestle, dividing the date 1864 within a wreath
of ohve branches. Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST 432
THIRD AV N. Y.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
523. BROAS BROTHERS.
(9/w«-j..— Head facing the right, over two flags, crossed the date
18G3 beneath. Legeiid UNITED WE STAND [Similar head
to No. 473.]
Reverse.-0\2K COUNTRY in two lines, within an olive wreath
Legend. BROAS BROTHERS * PIE BAKERS. *
Size 12. Copper. Brass.
524. CENTENNIAL CO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 522.]
ie.7rri^.-CENTENNIAL ADVERTISING MEDAL CO 1029
CHESTNUT ST. PHILAD^
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin.
525. CHAMBERLAINE.
Ob^:eyse.-l\t^A facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches
tied by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHING-
TON. [Same obverse as No. 88.]
2o6 STORE CARDS.
Reverse. — A star, surrounded by a wreath. Legend. R. CHAM-
BERLAINE, * NORFOLK. ♦
Sise ly. Tin.
526. CHAMBERLAINE.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform facing the left; beneath the bust, bolen
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same ob-
verse as No. 93.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 525.]
Size 18. Tin.
527. COGAN.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge on bust, lovftt
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 136.]
Reverse.— ^V)'<NhK.Xi COGAN DEALER IN BOOKS, COINS,
MEDALS AND ENGRAVINGS. 1859 PHILADELPHIA, in
seven lines, the first three and last one, curved. Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
528. COUTTS & BRO,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509. J
Reverse.— QOXJITS & BRO. DRY GOODS - & - GROCERIES
P AMBOY. N J. in five irregular lines.
Sise ij. Copper.
529. CURTIS.
Obi'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B.
1732 D. 1799 [Same obverse as No. 277.]
Reverse.— lOW.'H K. CURTIS, WATCH-MAKER & MANUFAC-
TURING JEWELER 83 BLEECKER ST. & 882 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, in eight lines, the first four curved, in a circle;
above the inscription five stars, and beneath it, three stars. Legend.
"SAVE MY COUNTRY HEAVEN" 1861 Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
STORE CARDS. 207
530. DICKESON. '
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE-
CURITY * [Same obverse as No. 269.]
Reverse.— A fire-proof Legend. DICKESON'S COIN & MEDAL
SAFE EVANS & WATSON * MAKERS. * 304 CHESTNUT
ST PHILADELPHIA.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Nickel. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse of No. 160.
531. DOLL & CO.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters tcv
the left. Lege?td. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Similar heao
to No. 286.]
Reverse.— GEO : DOLL & C? IMPORTERS OF FANCY GOODS
&C. N9 14 NORTH 6^." ST'' PHILADELPHIA in five lines,
the first and last curving.
Size i^. Brass.
532. DOSCHER.
C/^ydV-.?^.— Head facing the right; below, 18(Jo. Lcgetid. C. DOSCHER
241 WASH':' S:"" N. Y. [Same head as No. 474.]
Reverse. — NOT ONE CENT in three lines, within an olive wreath ;
below the words, the letter H
Size 12. Copper.
This obverse occurs with the date in smaller figures.
533. ELLWOOD.
Obverse.— Head facing the right. Legend THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.— I. L. ELLWOOD - HARDWARE. TIN & STOVES -
DE KALB ILL. in four irregular lines; in the centre an eagle
with wings displayed.
Size 12, Copper.
2o8 STORE CARDS.
534. ENGEL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.]
Re'c'crse.—]OV{^ ENGEL MERCHANT TAILOR - 52 - FIRST
STREET. ELIZABETH PT N J. in six irregular lines.
Sisi' ij. Copper.
535. GAVRON.
Obverse.— WeAd facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.— A. GAVRON. - 213 - BOWERY - & - 102 PITT ST.
- NY. - SAUSAGES, in seven irregular lines.
Size 12. Copper. Brass. G. Silver. Nickel. Tin.
This card has also been struck with the obverse as described under No. 509.
536. GERCKE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 522.]
Reverse.—]. HENRY GERCKE WATCHMAKER AND JEW-
ELER 120G PINE S^ PHILA. in five lines, the third only
straight.
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin.
537. GERDTS.
C^wrj^.— Head facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.— Vl. D. GERDTS BROKER - & - COIN DEALER -
240 - GREENWICH ST. N. Y. in six irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
538. GREAVES & SONS.
Obverse.— Yita.'^ facing the right. Legend. EXPORTED SOLELY
BY. W: GREAVES & SONS. SHEAF.. WORKS.
Reverse. — Blank.
Size 16. Brass.
STORE CARDS. 209
539- HENDERSON ■& LOSSING.
Obverse.— Ht^d facing the right, in a wreath of oak branches, crossed.
[Same head as No. 197.]
^'■^"'■■•f^-— HENDERSON & LOSSING CLOCK & WATCH
MAKERS & DEALERS IN WA.TCHES JEWELLERY SIL-
V]iR & PLATED WARE CUTLERY &C POKEEPSIE NY
in ten lines, the first thiec^ and last .three, curved ; at left w & b.
Size J J. Copper.
Card of Benson J. Lossing, historian. Mr. Lossing relinquished business for the study
of art and hterature, at the age of twenty-two (,8j5), and since that time, has pubhshed
numerous popular works relating to Uie history of the United States, iUustrated from Im
own drawings.
540. HESS & SPEIDEL.
Obverse.— 2,MsX in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust. j. a bolen
Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No 9^ ]
.^,j,,,,,^.__APOLLO GARDENS 576 WASHINGTON ST . GOOD
FOR 6 CENTS. * HESS & SPEIDEL *
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
541. HESS & SPEIDEL.
Obverse.-^ust in uniform, faciqg the left; beneath the bust bolen
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse
as No. 93.]
Reverse.— [Sdime as No. 540.]
Size iS. Copper. Tin.
542. HILL.
C)^7m.,-Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single
Ime; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI^ PATER 1732
[Same obverse as No. 211.]
27
2IO STORE CARDS.
Reverse.— E. HILL, DEALER IN COINS, MEDALS, MINER-
ALS, AUTOGRAPHS ENGRAVINGS, OLD CURIOSITIES
&c N" G BLEECKER ST. N. YORK 1860 in ten lines, all curv-
ing but the fourth, fifth and last.
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Tin.
543. HYENLEIN.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in an oval frame, on a large five-
pointed star, the points of which just cross a classic wreath; between
the lower points, e. sigel 177 Willi n y [Same obverse as No.
47I-]
Reverse.— G¥.ORG^ HYENLEIN * 23 CHRYSTIE SI N. Y.
Size 12. Copper.
544. IDLER.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING-
TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792 [A copy of No. 24.]
Reverse.— \^\\AAMA IDLER DEALER IN COINS, MINERALS,
STATIONERY & FANCY ARTICLES. N'.^ Ill NORTH 91**
ST. PHILADELPHIA in eight irregular lines.
Size 21. Copper. Brass. Tin.
545. IDLER.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 208.] j.
Reverse.— \V. IDLER DEALER IN COINS, MINERALS, SHELLS,
ANTIQUES &c. Ill N. 9™ S' PHILADA: in eight lines, the
first two and last three, curving.
Size 13. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
546.- IVINS.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right, on edge
ofbust, RL Legend GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON. FIRST
PRE' U. S. 1789 [Same obverse as No. 336.]
STORE CARDS. 211
Reverse. — The United States shield, surrounded by a circle of twenty-
five stars. Legend. E. IVINS, MANUFACTURER OF ME-
TALLIC TPTMi\TTNGS. FIFTH & COLUMBIA A^ PHILA-
DELPHIA
Size 16. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
547. IVORY.
Obverse.— Ut^d facing the right. Legend THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.— 1. IVORY. COR. FULTON & ORANGE - ST^ - BROOK-
LYN BILLIARD SALOON, in six irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. G. Silver. Nickel. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse as described under No. 509.
548. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, key Legend.
PATRI^ PATER [Same obverse as No. 210.]
Reverse.— ¥. C. KEY & SONS DIE SINKERS & MEDALISTS
123 ARCH S^ PHILADELPHIA, in six irregular lines.
Size 18. Tin.
549. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single
line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI^ PATER 1732
[Same obverse as No. 211.]
Reverse.— V. C. KEY & SONS DIE SINKERS & MEDALISTS
123 ARCH S^ PHILAD'^ in five irregular lines, surrounded by a
circle of stars.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
550. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 549.]
Reverse.—]LYX in large open letters, in which ORNAMENTAL
MEDAL & SEAL DIE SINKERS &C. &C. 329 ARCH ST.
PHILA; around, thirty-three stars.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
212 STORE CARDS.
551. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — Head facing the rij^ht, resting on clouds dotted with stars ;
at each side two American flags, and above the head diverging rays.
Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED
[Same obverse as No. 219.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 550.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
552. KILLEEN.
(9<J7rr.r.— Head facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.— K. KILLEEN ... N? 1 & 16 FERRY . ST - GREEN-
POINT, in five lines, the first and last curved.
Size 12. Copper.
This card was also struck with the obverse described under No. 509.
553. KNAPP.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.]
Reverse.— I. J. KNAPP . NO. 8 - LIBERTY ST. UTICA - N. Y.
WINES & LIQUORS in six irregular lines.
Size ij. Copper.
554. LANE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 543.]
Reverse.— U. M. LANE LAMPS KEROSENE OIL &c 18 SPRING
S;^ N. Y. in five lines, the first and last, curving.
Size 12. Copper. .
555. LOVEDAY & CO.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within an olive wreath ; beneath the
head, 1863 Lege7td. DRY GOODS, GROCERIES &C. * at
the lower edge, g. g. n. Y; [Same head as No. 197.]
Reverse.—]. L. LOVEDAY & C^* 63 WASHINGTON ST. WAU-
KEGAN ILL. in five lines, the first one curved.
Size ij. Copper. Brass. Tin.
STORE CARDS 313
556. LOVETT,
0^^«-5.^_Equestrian figure in uniform/on an eminence, head facin<.
In the distance appears the City of Boston, and to the right a canm-
to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON 177ti
[Same obverse as No. 50.]
Reva-se.~R. LOVETT, JR: DIE SINKER,. PHILADELPHIA
PA: DIES FOR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COLLEGES
RRONZ^^'f STRUCK IN .'GOLD, - SILVER AND
, JiKONZE; the words Agncultural Societies in an oval frame in-
closing a plough and a .stalk of corn; at the base, a small olive
branch. Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
557- MAGNUS.
^PMT;Tr"^'^i^^''"^ '^' '■'^^*' '" ^ ''^^^^^ '^'■'■^'^- L^^^'^d. 100
ENTITLE TO A §2.00 VIEW OF * NEW YORK CITY *
Reverse.~Th^ United States shield, surmounted by an eagle with
olive branch and arrows. Legend. C. MAGNUS' NATIONAL
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT. NEW YORK. ^''""'^^^
Size 12. Brass.
558- MAHNKEN.
Obverse.— [Sa^me as No. 509 ]
''rSFrilf.^"^^-'' '^ "^ '' "^^^"^ ^^- ■ ^^-^^ - LIQUORS
& bEGARS in five lines, the first and last, curved
Size ij. Copper.
559- MASON & CO.
^ pr?Jx7l"'' '" ''^'' '■''"''' three-quarter face to the left. Legend
as No ;6] '' ''''• ^'"^^ ''^^- '' ''''■ ■ ^^^^ ^'^^'^-
16.1 N .) ST PHILA. in six irregular line.?.
Size J J Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
214 STORE CARDS.
560. MERRIAM.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of ohve branches
tied by a bow, below which, the letter m. Legend. WASHING-
TON [Same obverse as No. 88.]
Rc^>e7■se.—]0S. H. MERRIAM - * - MEDALIST DIE SINKER
- AND - LETTER CUTTER ESTABLISHED 1850 No. 18
BRATTLE SQUARE BOSTON, MASS. in nine irregular lines.
Size ij. Copper. Brass. Tin.
561. MERRIAM.
Oln>erse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22.
1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Rex>erse.—]0^. H. MERRIAM. DIE SINKER 18 BRATILE
SQUARE BOSTON MEDALS STRUCK IN - GOLD - SIL-
VER, COPPER OR TIN. in seven irregular lines, a head of
Liberty in a circular frame, between the first and second.
Size 20. Copper. Brass.
562. MONK.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches,
crossed; at each side three stars and below, 1863 Legend. 399
B'WAY. N. Y. [Same obverse as No. 469.]
Reverse.— UO^Yi'S * * * METAL - * - SIGNS, in three lines, in a
circle of thirty-four stars, broken at the base, by an eagle.
Size 13. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
563. MT, HOLLY PAPER CO.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, in a circle; on edge of
bust, F. K. Legend MT. HOLLY PAPER CO. MT. HOLLY
SPRINGS PA.
Reverse. — 1860 in a wreath of olive branches.
Size IJ. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
STORE CARDS. ^is
564. ORR.
""xOK^N^Tsef'"^ *"' "''^'*" '^'''"'- ™' WASHINGTON
i?.m-.._F. B. ORR. DEALER IN HARDWARE IRON &
NAILS MANSFIELD. O. in five lines, all curving excep^t^ird
^t^e 12. Silver. Brass. Nickel.
565- PARSONS.
Obverse.— \Sdjn& as No. 543.]
W.r..-G. PARSONS FIREWORKS. 24 JOHN ST N Y
Size 12. Brass. G. Silver. Tin. *
566. PETERSEN.
''^S'Km 'ttef '"^ '"' "'^'''- ^"^'''^- "^"^ WASHINGTON
^TnM~^.^7^^^^^"^ HONESDALE. SCRANTON & PITTS-
TON. - PA. . JEWELLERS, in six irregular lines
Size 13. Copper. Tin.
567- QUINN,
Obverse.~[S3im& as No. 566 ]
/?......-JOHN QUINN GROCER COR 26 ST^ LEXINGTON
AV. in four lines, an eagle between the first and second
i>zzei3.- Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse described UD.ler No. 509.
568. ROBBINS, ROYCE & HARD
R««r,e.-.KOmwS, ROYCE & HARD WHOLESALE DFAT
St^e 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
2i6 STORE CARDS.
569. ROBBINS, ROYCE & HARD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 568.]
Reverse.— ROBBmS, ROYCE & HARD JOBBERS OF STAPLE
& FANCY DRY GOODS, 70 READE & 112 DUANE STS.
NEW YORK, in nine irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
570. SAGE & CO.
Olrocrse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right, in a half
wreath of palm branches. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— K. B. SAGE & 0° DEALERS IN COINS, MEDALS,
AUTOGRAPHS & ENGRAVINGS 24 DIVISION St N. 1859
Y. in nine irregular lines.
Size 10. Tin.
571. SAGE & CO.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend.
PATER PATRIAE [Same obverse as No. 244.]
Reverse.— A. B. SAGE & Go's CIRCULATING LIBRARY 24
DIVISION ST. N. Y. TERMS 1 YEAR $2.00 - 6 MONTHS
1.00 - 3 MONTHS .50 1860. in ten lines, the first three and last
one curved.
Size rj. Copper. Brass. Tin.
572. SAGE & CO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 571.]
Reverse.— GOOD FOR ONE CHANCE IN RAFFLE, FOR NU-
MISMATIC BOOKS, AT A. B. SAGE & C? N. Y. NOV. 1859
in ten lines, fir.st and last curved.
Size ij. Silver. Copper.
573. SAMPSON.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by an orna-
mented border, with cavalry and infantry in the panels; on edge
STORE CARDS. 217
of bust, LOVETT Legend. TO COMMEMORATE THE 100"''"
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDE-
PENDENCE [Same obverse as No. 388.]
Reverse.— A stamping machine inscribed h. g. sam^on- H G
SAMPSON, DEALER IN RARE AMERICAN & FORFIGN
COINS, MEDALS & STAMPS, COR. BROADWAY & FUL-
TON ST. NEW YORK 187fi CENTENNIAL LINEN
MARKER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL ♦ MANUFACTORY
91 BUSHWICK AV, BROOKLYN. * E. D.
Size 26. Silver. Brass. Tin.
574- STONER & SHROYER.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 559.]
Reverse.— STO^EK & SHROYER DRY GOODS ADAMS-
VILLE OHIO.
Size 13. Brass.
575- STORY & SOUTHWORTH.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 543.]
Reverse.-STOKV & SOUTHWORTH GROCERS 53 VESEY
ST. * N. Y. * in six irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Brass. Tin.
576. STRASSBURGER & NUHN.
Obverse. -^xxst in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarter face
to the left. Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Similar
bust to No. S3 1.]
Reverse.-Tht Capitol at Washington. Above, in four curved lines
STRASSBURGER & NUHN CORNER, MAIDEN LANE &
WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK. In exergue, C^VPITOL
AT WASHINGTON. , v. vrii^i.
Size 14. Brass.
This card also occurs with a simUar obvei-se, the head however, being smaller, and the
legend m larger letters. -^i, *uu lue
28
2i8 STORE CARDS.
577. N & G. TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, 18G2 Le-
gend. W ic ®. i!ljlg|©il (f<?. 303 BRANCH S^ PHILA-
DELPHIA
Reverse.— mn |;I|ntc WIRE SHEET IRON FILES PCgK^fS
STAMPED & JAPANNED WARE COPPER &c. &c. in eight
irregular lines. Edge reeded.
Size 24.. Brass.
578. N & G. TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; beneath the bust, 1862
[Same bust and legend as No. 577, with 303 bkanch s' in smaller
letters.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 577, but differently spaced.] Edge reeded.
Size 24. Brass.
579. N & G TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. Legend. N & G TAYLOR
C°. 303 BRANCH S^. PHILADELPHIA [Same bust as No.
577]
Reverse.— TY^ PLATE STAMPED AND JAPANNED WARE
METALS WIRE SHEET IRON FILES COPPER &c. &c. in
eight lines, the first, second, si.xth and last, curved. Edge reeded.
Size 24. Brass. Tin.
Two varieties of this reverse occur, the spacing of the lettei-s being slightly different.
580. N. & G. TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; above the head, 1863 Legend.
N. & G. TAYLOR CO. 303 BRANCH ST. PHILADEL-
PHIA.
Reverse.— 11^ PLATE, FILES, METALS, STEEL, WIRE, COP-
. PER &c. in five lines, the first and last, curved.
Size 16. Silver. Copper.
STORE CARDS. 219
581. TUTTLE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 525.]
Reverse.— C. F. TUTTLE. No. 130 WASHINGTON ST. PAY
AT THE COUNTER ; below the word counter, merriam
Size 17. Tin.
582. WARNER.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 551.]
Reverse.— C. K. WARNER, NUMISMATIST', 32(3 CHESTNUT
S^ PHILADELPHIA, in five irregular lines ; between the first
and second, an eagle.
Size i8. Brass. Tin.
583. WARNER.
Obverse. — Head facing the right. Legend. CHAS: K. WARNER,
DEALER IN AMERICAN & FOREIGN MEDALS 728
CHEST-NUT ST. * PHILADA : ♦ in two circular lines.
Reverse.— THE CONSTITUTION AND THE UNION. NOW
AND FOREVER, the three last words within a wreath in the
' centre.
Size 18. Copper. Brass.
This obverse has been struck with a number of reverses or combinations. A list of such
as have come under our notice will be found on page 236. The head is tlie same as on
No. 1 60, obtained by a hub taken from that die, which is still in existence.
584.' WARNER.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.]
Reverse.— 'WU. F. WARNER N° 1 CATHERINE MARKET;
above the number an eagle, and below, a small head.
Size /J. Copper.
585. WIGHTMAN.
Obverse.-^\SAme as No. 543.]
Reverse.—]. WIGHTMAN 118 WASHINGTON ST. NEWARK
N. J.
Size 12. Copper.
220 STORE CARDS.
586. WILLIAMS.
Obverse— Wtdid facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
/ TOKEN. 1863
'/Sfwrj^.— DANIEL WILLIAMS - GROCER CORNER COURT
& WARREN ST! BROOKLYN, in six irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Brass. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse described under No. 509.
587. WILSON.
Oti'crsc. — Head facing the right, six stars on each side; below, 1863
[Similar obverse to No 474, larger date.]
Reverse. — WILSON'S MEDAL curving around the figure 1 within
a wreath of olive branches, connected at the top, by the letter h.
Size 12, Copper.
588. WOLFE CLARK & SPIES.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, in an oval frame;
above the head, WASHINGTON Legend. C. WOLFE CLARK
& SPIES. NEW YORK ♦ HARDWARE & MILITARY
STORE. *
Reverse. — Bust of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in
an oval frame; above the head, JACKSON Edge reeded.
Size 16. Brass.
589. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, in an oval frame;
above the head, WASHINGTON Legetid. C. WOLFE SPIES
& CLARK. NEW YORK * HARDWARE & MILITARY
STORE. * [Same head as No. 588,]
Re7'erse. — Bust of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in
an oval frame ; above the head, JACKSON Lcgejid. CUTLERY,
PLATED WARE GUNS &c * 193 PEARL ST N. Y. ♦ Edge
reeded.
Size 16. Brass.
STORE CARDS. 221
590. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 589. J
Reverse.— V>\xs\. of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in
an octagonal frame; above the head, PRESIDENT
Size 16. Copper. Brass.
591. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 589.]
Reverse.— An eagle with wings displayed, a shield on his breast, an
olive branch in right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in the left
Legend. NEW YORK GRAND CANAL OPENED 1823
Size 16. Brass.
592. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 589.]
Reverse.— Y{q^.A facing the left. Legend. GEORGE IV KING OF
GREAT BRITAIN.
Sir.e x6. Brass.
593. WOODGATE & CO.
O^z/^^-j^.— Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single
Ime; beneath the bust, kev Legend. PATRI./E PATER 1732
[Same obverse as No. 211.]
Reverse.— yNOQ'DQ.KI'E & CO. IMPORTERS OF BRANDIES
WINES, GINS &c 83 WATER STREET, NEW-YORK 1860
in eight irregular lines, with ornaments. Eiige reeded.
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
594- WRIGHT & BALE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 539.]
Reverse.— yN-^lGKl & BALE ENGRAVERS & DIE CUTTERS
68 NASSAU STREET PLATES & ROLLS FOR EMBOS-
SING DIES & SEALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION NEW-
YORK in eleven lines, the first two and last three, curved.
Size 12. Copper.
SPIELMARKEN.
All the pieces of this group bear the same portrait, and are
neatly executed. Quite a number of varieties are known, but only
those in the possession of the writer are recorded, deeming the list
thus made complete enough for the purpose. They are of German
origin, struck on thin planchets, for use as card counters, but we are
unable to determine the time of issue.
The portrait is taken from the print by Giuseppe Longhi, the
celebrated Italian engraver, executed in i8 17 from his own drawing,
a combination of the Trumbull and Stuart heads, and known in Ger-
many through an extremely close copy engraved by G. G. Felsing in
1824, when a student under Longhi.
The head on the Berlin iron cast, reproduced in Snowden's " Me-
dallic Memorials of Washington," Plate III, is also from this engrav-
ing; but the heads on these pieces are more direct copies, the awk-
ward pose of the body in the original being correctly given, which
is not the case in the cast.
595. LIBERTY HEAD.
Otvase.— Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to
left; the bust ends in a sharp curved line. Legend. GENERAL
WASHINGTON
Reverse. — A female head facing the left, with curls and a diadem in-
scribed, liberty; around the head eight stars, and below, COMP.
S. MARKE
Size 17. Brass.
(222)
SPIELMARKEN. 223
596. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse.— \?,\m\\^x bust to No. 595, but extending to the edge ]
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON
Reverse. — [Same as No. 595.]
Size ij. Brass.
597- SPIEL MARKE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. S95.]
Reverse.— Zmm. MARKE in large letters, in two lines, within a
wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow.
Sise 77. Brass.
595- THE EAGLE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 595.]
Reverse.— An eagle with expanded wings, an olive branch in right
talon, and a bundle of three arrows in the left. COMPOSITIONS
* * * SPIEL - MARKE * * *
Size I J. Brass.
599. THE EAGLE,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 596.]
Reverse.-lSavae as No. 598.]
. Size 77. Brass.
600. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse.— Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to
left; the bust similar to No. 595, ends in a sharp curved line
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON
Reverse.— A female head facing the left, similar to No. 595 ; around
the head ten large stars, and below, SP. MARKE
Size 14. Brass.
224 SPIELMARKEN.
6oi. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obiersc. — [Same as No. 600.]
Reverse. — Liberty head as No. 600; around it ten small stars, and
below, COMPOS. SPIEL - MUNZE
Size 14.. Brass.
602. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 600.]
Reverse. — An eagle with expanded wings, similar to No. 598 ; below,
SPIEL MUNZE Lcgejid. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO
Size 14. Brass.
603. EAGLE WITH SHIELD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 600.]
Reverse. — An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on
his breast, an olive branch in right talon, and a bundle of three
arrows in the left; at the base, a star. COMPOSITIONS - SPIEL
- MARKE
Size 14. Brass.
604. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to
left; the bust similar to No. 600, but extending to the edge.
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON
Reverse. — A female head facing the left, similar to No. 595 ; beneath,
^<^«i COMPOSITIONS - SPIEL - MARKE
Size 12. Brass.
605. LIBERTY HEAD.
Ob-cersc. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — Liberty head as No. 604; beneath, -^<'«*< COMPOSITE
SPIEL - MARKE
• Size 12. Brass.
SPIELMARKEN. 225
606. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — An eagle with expanded wings, similar to No. 598 ; below,
SPIEL MUNZE Legend. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO
Size 12. Brass.
607. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — ^An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on
his breast, similar to No. 603; below, SPIEL MUNZE. Legend,
IN UNITATE FORTITUDO
Siire 12. Brass.
608. EAGLE WITH SHIELD.
Obi'erse.—\?>\m\\zx bust to No. 604.] Legend. " GENERAL WASH-
INGTON
Reverse. — An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on
his breast, similar to No. 603 ; below, SPIELMARKE
Size II. Brass.
609. JETON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — ^JETON in a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Sise 12. Brass.
29
MISCELLANEOUS.
Such pieces as could not by any construction, be assigned to the
regular groups, have been brought together under this heading. It
might be properly termed the group of extraordinary combinations,
and the reprehensible practice of muling,^ is so fully exposed by a
glance at the different titles, that any lengthened remarks in con-
demnation seem unnecessary.
The obverses of the pieces, with but few exceptions, have been
previously described and commented on. Of these. No. 614 by Davis
of Birmingham, and the fine head by Lander on No. 649, are after
Houdon, as are those on Nos. 643 to 646 inclusive, executed by C. C.
Wright for the late Charles I. Bushnell, only one set of each being
struck. The head on No. 617 published by the New Haven Numis-
matic Society, is a copy of the obverse of the "Large Eagle Cent."
This group closes our work, and we part from it with regret; the
many pleasant hours of research and thought are over, and the end
has been reached. What a remarkable record ! from all ranks and
ages, from all interests public and private, arise expressions of affec-
tion, admiration and esteem, all uniting in a general tribute to the
memory and virtues of one, whose fame "whiter than it is brilliant,"
increases with the gathering years. Washington !
t Sec page 92.
(226)
MISCELLANEOUS. 227
610. NEW YORK STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — Full length in uniform, in the background an orderly with
a horse. Legetid. BORN, FEB, 22, 1732. DIED, DEC, 14,
1799. [Same obverse as No. 386.]
Reverse. — Arms of the State of New York; motto, excelsior.
Legend. NEW YORK. 46 000 SQUARE MILES POPULA-
TION 3,097,394. * 1855 ♦
Size 23. Brass.
611. PENNA. STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.]
Reverse. — Arms of the State of Pennsylvania; motto, virtue liberty
INDEPENDENCE Legend. PENN. 46,000 SQUARE MILES
POPULATION 2,300,000. * 1855 *
Size 2j. Brass.
612. OHIO STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.]
Reverse.— Arms of the State of Ohio; 1802 Legend. OHIO.
40,000 SQUARE MILES POPULATION 2,000,000. * 1855. *
Size 2j. Brass.
61^^. ILLINOIS STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.]
Reverse. — Arms of the State of Illinois; motto, state sovereignty
NATIONAL UNION Legend. .ILLINOIS. 55,400 SQUARE MILES
POPULATION 851,470. * 1^55 *
Size 2j: Brass.
614. NEW YORK MEDALET.
Obverse. — Unciraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON BORN 1732. DIED 1799.
228 MISCEL T ANEO US.
Reverse. — Arms of the State of New York; at base, davis; in exer-
gue, N. Y.
Size i6. Tin.
615. SOMMER ISLANDS SHILLING.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE-
CURITY * [Same obverse as No. 269.]
Reverse. — A hog standing to the left, above it, the Roman numerals
XII all in a beaded circle. Legend. SOMMER * ISLANDS *
[A copy of the obverse of the Bermuda or Sommer Islands
Shilling.]
Size 20. Copper.
616. SOMMER ISLANDS SHILLING.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 615]
Reverse. — A ship under sail to the left, with a flag flying from'each of
her four masts; at the side, four guns one of which is discharging.
[A copy of the reverse of the Bermuda or Sommer Islands
Shilling.]
Size 20. Copper.
617. NEW HAVEN NUMIS. SOC.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, in a circle surrounded by
eight others, containinjj copies of the obverses and reverses of the
Connecticut Cent, Franklin Cent, Auctori Plebisand Granby Token.
Legend. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 1791
7?tw?'Ji'.— FOUNDED NOV. 25TH. 1862. in a wreath of oak leaves.
Legend NEW HAVEN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY,
Size 28. Tin.
618. ORATION BY EVERETT.
C^t'!T5d-.— Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merri.\m
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22.
1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
INDEX.
INDEX.
The numbeis refer to the pieces, unless preceded by the word pag-; periods at the end of legends
indicate abbreviations.
A oentury adds lustre to his fame, 428
^^ A decisive war only . , . 282
A government of the people . . . 429
A little more grape ... 619
A man he was ... 89
A memorial of the Washington Cabinet, 325
A monument, corner stone laid . . . 321, 322
A piece of copper bolt . . . 623
Aljvahams, M. A., 506, 507
Academic merit, 346
Adams, John, page 27
Agens & Co., J. L., 508, 509
Alexandria Lodge, page 121
All men are created equal . . . SS, page 33
.Ulegiance Medal, 279, page 1 12
American Beaver, 54, page 33
American Eagle, 55
American Colonies, 404
American Institute . . . 343
American Journal of Numi.'^matics, page iii, 22,
127
American Nuniibmatic iVIanual, page iv
American scale, page \ii
Amor, Honor et Justitia, 288
Annual assay, 347, 348
Anthon, Charles E., page 21
Apollo Gardens, 540, 541
Appleton, ^Villiam S., page iii, 15, 16, 22, 23,
43. 44. 52. 54. 'il, 7C', 76, 80, 235
Arsenal, I . S., 626
Assay MeJal, 347, 348, pa{;e 140, 146, 180
Assumed command . . . 43S, 439
Atvvood's Hotel, 510
Aurora, (newspaper), page y^
.4 void the extremes of party spirit, 258
Awarded to, 339, 343, 35;;, 356, 360
T). V. II. 1732 ... 166
■L' B. Fe.b. II. 1732 ... 165
Baohe, Alexander Dallas, page 150
Bacon, (engravet), page 67, 69
Bailey & Co. jewellers . . . 368, page 152
Bale, James, page 93, 95; 139, 190
Bale & Smith, 512, 513, page 68
Barber, William, page 108, 140, 180
Barker, John, 511, page 201
Battle Monument, 324, page 134 •
Battle of Fort Washington . . . 446
Battlo of Harlem Plains . . . 443
Battle of Lake Champlain . . . 444'
Battle of l^ng Island . . . 442
Battle of Mogre's Creek Bridge . . . 440, 448
(239)
Brth
j,lj in. r;oo. . 31:7
, 3Sf, 3ti7
INDEX.
241
r
Centennial reception ... 411, 412
Centennial year . . . 427, 440, 441. 442, 443,
444. 445. 446, 447
Centennial Commemorations of Events in the
War for Independence, page 179
Centennial, Yorktown, Va., 452
Centennial of Peace . . . 455
Centennial celebration, Oct. iS, 1883 . . . 456
Centennial celebration of the evacuation . . .
461
Chads Ford, J 86
Chamberlaine, R., 525, 526
Chapman, J., page 41
Character and Portraits of Washington, page iv
Children's ball ... 421
Childrens' Centennial Party ... 419, 420
Chosen comuiandr, 74, 75
Chowder Club, 338
Cinciuiiatus of America . . . 277, 278, 352, 529
City Hall, New York, 627, 628, 629
Clay, Henry, 212, 213
Clynier, George, page 2,'^
Co. Reg. Volunteers . . . 620
Cogan, Edward, 527
Cuhen, M. I., page 19
Coin Collector's Journal, page 51
Coins or Washington Pieces, page iv, 9
CoUyer, Joseph, page 41
Commission resigned : Presidpni v r.-linqitished,
70, page 42
Commiss. resigned : Presidency relinc)., 71, 72,
73. page 37
Compasses, gauge and sun, 311, 312, 313, 314
Comp. S. Marke, 595, 596
Compos. Spiel-Miin/e, 601
Composits. Spiel- Marke, 605
Compositions Spiel-Marke, 598, 599, 603, 604
31
Confederatio, 9, page 10
Conrad & Co., page 36
Conradt, Godfrey, page 69, 76
Conradt Medal, 162
Coutts & Bfj., 528
Crosby, Sylvester S., page iv, 15, 16, iS, 19,
23, 24, 46, 79, 80
Crutchett, J., page 28
Ciystal Palace for the exhibition ... 361, page
IS"
Cupid and dolphin, 633
Curtis, John K., 529, page 201
Curwen, Samuel, page 49
Danish Medal, 426, 427, page 173
Davis, (engraver), page 140. 226
Davis, R. Coulton, page vii, 6S, 124
De Mare, page i'22
Decisive war only . . . 282
Declaration of Independence ... S3, 388, 3S9,
page 32
Dedicated to coin and mecial collectors, 634
Dedicated to the children of America, 415
Dedicated to the people of the U. S., 409
Dedicated to the pupils . . . 416
Defender of liberty ,"86
Demarest, A., page 28
Dickeson, M. W., page iv
Dickeson's coin and medal safe . . . 530, page
29
Diehl, John H., page 181
Dobbs Ferry, 192
i DoU & Co., Geo., 531, page 201
Dollar, 28, 33
Doscher, C, 532
Double Head Cent, 6, page 9
Drumheller, H., {Kige 24
I
Isim 1',
INDEX.
243
G. A. Arm, 75, R. 83 . . . 168
G. Washington, C. C. A. U. S., 57
G. Washington, President, 288
G. Washington President. I, 23, 24, 25
G. Washington President!, 26
G. Washington, the finn friend to peace ... 29
Gardiner, I. B., page 56
Garrett, T. Harrison, page 21
Gavron, A., 535
Geo. Washington born Virginia, 22, 60, 61
tieo. Wasliington, Father of his country, 280
Geo. Washington. Feb. 22 1832, 161
Geo. Washington natus Virginia ... 62
Geo: Washington. 1776, 50, 51, 52
Geo. Washington the defender . . . 260
George Washington born . . . 95, 196
George Washington first President . . . 355
George Washington of Virginia, 63, 64. page
41
George Washington President, 14
George Washin^jton, secmity, 52. 269, 530,
615, 616
George Washington, the Cincinnatus . . . 277,
278, 352, 529
George Washington the Father . . . 231, 428
George Washington the great and gooJ, 357
Georgeivs Washington, 34, 35, 36
Georgio Washington, 358
Georgio Washington Svpremo Dvci ... 47, 48,
49
Georgias Washington Pia^s. Prim . . . 135, 368,
424
Georgivs Triumpho, 7, page 10, 12
Gen. Geo. Washington Presi . . . 173
Gen. George Washington, 1776, 98
Gen. of the American Annies ... 76
Gen. Washington, 9, 10, 1 1
Gen. Washington, born Virginia, 168
Genl. of the American Armies ... 63, 64, 68,
69
General American Armies ... 77
General Grand Master, page 121, 122
General of the American Armies . . 59, 60,
61, 62, 65, 66, 67
General Washington inscribed to his memory
... 8s
Gcrcke, J. Henry, 536
Gerdts, H. D., 537
Getz, Peter, page 10, 20, 122
God and our country, 37, 38, 43, 44, 464, 651
God loveth a cheerful giver . . . 364
Good for one chance ... 572
Good for one glass of soda, 518
Government of the people . . . 429
Gracing each occasion . . . 438, 439
Grand Lodge of Penna., page 121
Grant, U. S., 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255,
256, page loi, 236
Grate cent, 29, page to
Great Central Fair, Philada. . . . 363
Great Washington has lived for you . . . 106
Greaves, W. & Sons, 538
T T ail fair freedoms' favorite son . . . 109
*■ ■'■ Half ceiitj 27, page 13
Half dollar, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, page 10,
(I
Halfpenny, 18, pMge 10
Hall, H. B., page 50
Halliday, (engraver), page 42
Halliday Medal, 70, page 33, 46
Hancock, (engraver), page to, 51
Hancock, John, signature, 391
Harlem, 184, 194, 195, 443
'. illiain il'
loi, 152
Herman. 1
i lostibiK p
1S6, 1.S7, I
•pendcnce.
lericaii In
MISCELLANEOUS. '
229
Reverse.— ■?>0'=r(0-^ JULY FOURTH 1860 ORATION * BY *
EVERETT, in six lines, within a wreath of olive branches, tied jay
a bow; below, merriam
Size 20. Tin.
619. A LITTLE MORE GRAPE,
Obverse. — Head facing the left.
Reverse.— K LITTLE MORE GRAPE CAPT: BRAGG. ♦ PALO
- ALTO. RESACA DE LA PALMA MOf^TEREY. BUENA
VISTA, in six lines, the third and fourth only, straight.
Size 21. Bronze, Bnshnell 1476.
620. SOLDIER'S MEDAL.
Obverse.— V{^?,A facing the right, in a circle of thirty-four stars joined
at the base, by the word UNION
Reverse.— QO . REG - VOLUNTEERS - ENTERD SERVICE -
186 - with blank spaces for name and other particulars.
Size 20. Brass.
This obverse has' been struck with blank reverses, on some of wliich the following in-
scription will be found, in stamped letters, emancipation bill passed April 16 1S62.
■WASHINGTON D. C. ♦
621. TURPENTINE WORKS.
Obverse.— ^\x%t in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. a. bolen
Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 92.]
Reverse.— m.KT>^ FROM COPPER TAKEN FROM THE RUINS
OF THE TURPENTINE WORKS NEWBERN - N. C - DE-
STROYED BY THE REBELS MARCH 14. 1862. in ten lines;
below the ninth, merriam
Size iS. Copper.
622. TURPENTINE WORKS.
Obverse.— Yi^^A facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches,
tied by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHING-
TON [Same obverse as No. 88.]
230 MISCELLANEOUS.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 621.]
Sise ly. Copper.
623. FRIGATE congress:
Obverse. — [Same as No. 621.]
Reverse.— K PIECE OF COPPER BOLT TAKEN FROM THE
WRECK OF FRIGATE CONGRESS BY SURGEON J. M.
RICE, 25TH MASS. VOLS.
Size iS. Copper.
Reverse die cut in 1864 and destroyed, after taking as is stated, only two impressions.
624. MONITOR 1862.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 2 1 9.]
Reverse. — An iron-clad vessel ; above MONITOR. * and below, 1862
all within a half wreath of olive branches.
Sise 18. Tin.
625. SURRENDER OF LEE.
Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 219]
yemr.y<'.— SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE TO GEN. GRANT
APRIL 9™ 1865. in seven lines, in a half wreath of an oak and
olive branch, crossed.
Sise 18. Tin.
626. U. S. ARSENAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or-
namented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 194.]
Rei'erse. — A view of the Springfield Arsenal; beneath the design, j. a.
BOLEN and above it, the sun darting rays. In exergue, U. S. AR-
SENAL.
Size 18. ' Tin.
MISCELLANEOUS. 231
627. CITY HALL N. Y.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing.
[Same obverse as No. 50]
Reverse. — A view of the Old City Hall, New York; in the foreground,
the letter i. ; above the design, CITY HALL, WALL ST. N. Y.
and beneath it, ERECTED IN 1700 DEMOLISHED 1812
Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
628. CITY HALL N. Y.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to
left, the bust ends in a sharp curved line. Legend. GENERAL
WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 595.]
Reverse. — A view of City Hall, New York ; above the design, the sun
darting rays, and below, CITY HALL NEW YORK
Size //. Brass.
629. CITY HALL N. Y. 0
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — [Similar design to No. 628, but smaller.]
Size 12. Brass.
630. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, G. H. L. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same
obverse as No. 296.]
Reverse.— K view of the Cathedral. Legend. ST. PATRICK'S
CATHEDRAL NEW YORK
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
631. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.
Obz>erse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, the monogram <J& [Same obverse as No. 437.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 630.]
Size iS. Copper.
232 MISCELLANEOUS.
632. MEDAL PRESS.
Obx'erse. — [Same as No. 289.]
Reverse. — Three females at a medal press.
Size J2. Silver, Bushne/l i/^o^.
633. CUPID AND DOLPHIN.
Obverse. — Undraped bust f.icing the left; beneath the bust, key
Legend. PATRIy*; PATER 1V32 [Same obverse as No 94.]
Reverse. — Cupid on a dolphin, in an ornamented border; in exergue,
18G0
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
634. MEDAL COLLECTORS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single
line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRIAE PATER 1732
[Same obverse as No. 211.]
Reverse.— DY-DICKYYA-) TO COIN AND MEDAL COLLEC-
TORS in six lines, in a wreath of palm branches, crossed; below
the crossing, 3800
Size 18. Tin.
f
635. OUR HOBBIES.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 634.]
Reverse. — An old woman with steeple hat, and crutch in her hand,
riding upon a broom; beneath, G H L Legend. WE ALL HAVE
OUR HOBBIES
Size iS. Brass. Tin.
636. NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 634.]
Reverse.— YkO'Y TRANSFERABLE 1853 in three lines.
Size iS. Tin.
MISCELLANEOUS. 233
637. PROCESE. ^
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse*as
No. 76.]
Reverse. — The word PROCESE across the field.
Size 12. Tin.
638. PERSEVERANCE 5.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
i?fwri-f.— PERSEVERANCE 5 * EXTENDS * A HEARTY
WELCOME, in four lines.
Size 12. Copper.
639. FAMILV ARMS.— /"a/wz/j.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 630.]
Reverse.— Zq^\. of arms. Legend. EDWARD - WILLIS PAR-
SONS OF FLUSHING, NEW YORK
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
64c. FAMILY K^R.l^^.— Parsons.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 4I7.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 639.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
641. FAMILY ARMS.— ^//^/</£?//.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 425.]
Reverse.— QoiA of arms. - HOPESHELDON Legend. H. L.' S.
1821 + H. A. S. 1870 -b AUG. 15. *
Size 25, Bronze. Tin.
30
234 MISCELLANEOUS.
642. Mcpherson.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. \egend.
PATER PATRI.^
Reverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, to the right; above, Mc^^HER-
SON and below, 1864
Sine ij. Brass.
643. VIGILANCE.
Obverse, — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same obverse
as No. 151.]
Reverse. — ^A crowing cock. Legend. VIGILANCE
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
'644. VIGILANCE.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel
branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 152.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
645. VIGILANCE.
Ci^^m.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING-
TON [Same obverse as No. 153.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
646. VIGILANCE.
6><57wjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. 154.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
647. THE TWELVE STARS.
Olmerse. — Head facing the right.
Reverse. — A circle of eleven stars, surrounding one in the centre.
Size p. Silver. Copper. Brass.
MISCELLANEO US.
235
648. KETTLE sc.
Okerse. — Bust facing the right; beneath the bust, kettle. Legend.
G. WASHINGTON
Reverse. — Blank.
Size g. Brass, Applet on 28^.
649. OVAL Sn^'Ll..— Lander sc.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; on edge of neck, lander
Reverse. — Struck as a shell.
Size IJX14. Silver. Bronze.
650. THE LORD'S PRAYER.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, k
Legend GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as
No. 463.]
Reverse. — The Lord's Prayer, in fifteen lines.
Size 10. Silver. Bronze. Gilt.
651. THE LORD'S PRAYER.— i'tf/^jt- ed.
(^^z'^r.y^.— Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GOD AND
OUR COUNTRY [Same obyerse as No. 464.]
Reverse. — The Lord's Prayer, in fifteen lines ; at the top, a star.
Size S. Gilt.
1
1 • '
COMBINATIONS WITH THE OBVERSE OK No. 583, STRUCK IN COPPER,
BRASS AND TIN,
1. Abm: Lincoln, Rep. Candidate for fteeident i860 — Bust of Lincoln facing the right.
2. Abraiiam Lincoln Prest. of the U. S. 1864 [Same as No. 235.]
3. Abraham Lincoln President of the U. S. 1864 [Same as No. 236.]
4. Gen. U. S. Grant — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left.
5. Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left.
6. Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan. 1864 [Same as No. 217.]
7. Horatio Seymour — Bust of Seymour facing the right.
8. Kor Sherlfl' Gen. Peter Lyle — Bust of Lyle facing the left.
9. Victoria . Albertus . — Heads facing the left, accokted.
to. Free homes for fiee men . . .
11. Monitor 1862.
12. Cedar Mountain to Reams Station 28 Battles.
13. SiUreniler of Gen. Lee to Gen. Grant April 9th 1865.
.14. Bust r'' W.ishington resting on clouds. [Same as No. 219.]
|»iV; - \j
i'.;:2
INDEX.
245
Independence Medal, 53, page 32, 41, 67
Indian head, 494, 495
Indian Peace Medals, page 81, 83
Industry produces wealth, 352
Initd. in Fredericksburgh Lodge . . . 296, 297
Inscribed to his memor)' ... 85
International Exhibition . . . 424, 425, 426, 427
Irving, Washington, page 122
Ivins, E. 546
Ivory, T., 547
Jack.scn, Andrew, 223, 224, 225, 226, page
lOI
Jacobus, Peter H., page 152, i6o
Japanese Embassy, 368, page 152
Jay, John, page 27
Jefferson, Thomas, 222, page 82, loi
Jersey City Sundaj' Schools, 372, 373, 374
Jeton, 669
Johnson, Andrew, page 82
Johnston, Francis, page 40
■j/cttle, (engraver), page 235
■1^ Key, F. C. & Sons, 548, 549, 550, 551
Key, William \i., page vii, 51, 74, 105, io6,
112, 123, 140, 152, 161, tSo, 189
Keystone, 305, 408
Killeen, A., 552
King Solomon sent and fetched . . 304
Knapp, I. J., 553
Kneass, William, page 51
Knickerbocker cun-ency, 465, 466 '
Koehler, F. X., page 162
Koscuisko, Thadeus, 196, page 92, 93
Kuchler, C. H., page 83
T afayette. General, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200,
203, page 33, 69, 92, 93
Lake Champlain, 444
Lake City Lodge ... 310
Lancaster Co. Agricultural Soc, 339, page 140
Lander, (engraver), page 226, 235
Lane, H. M., 554
Large eagle cent, 15, page 10, 226
Late President of the United States ... 79
Laubenheimer, Rudolph, page 123, 173
! ,et us have peaca, 427
Letter to Hamilton, 257
Levick, J. N. T., page 144, 201, 202
Libertas Americana, 56, page 34
Liberty, 27, 275
Liberty and Independence, 264', 272
Liberty and security, 30, 3r, 32, page lo
Liberty beU,_397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403
Liberty cap, 147, 14S, 149, 150, 275
Liberty head, 493, 595, 596, 600, 601, 604, 605
Liberty tree, 276
Lincoln, Abraham, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234,
23s. 236. 237. 238. 239, 240, 241, 242,
243. 244. 24s, 246, 247, 24S, 384, page
101, 152, 194, 236
Lincoln & Johnson Union candidates . . . 383
Liverpool halfpenny, 17, page 10
Longacre, James B., page 140
Longhi, Giuseppe, page 112, 174. 180, 222
Long Island, 442
Lossing, Benson J., page 209
Loveday, J. L. & Co., 555
Lover of peace he espoused the sword . . . 436
Lovett, George IL, page vii, 17, 41, 61, 62, 63,
64, 66, 68, 71, 86, 87, 89, 93, 122, 123,'
«24, 133. 134. 161, 174, 179, iSo, 1S8
Lovett, Robert, Sr., page 139
246
INDEX.
Lovett, Robert, Jr., 556, page 20, 29, 67, 71,
87, 94, 102, 112, 124, 134, 148
Lyie, Peter, page 236
'^ f ade commander in chief . . . 80, 8i
^*- Made from copper . . . 621, 622
Magazine, Mass., page 78
Magna est Veritas . . . 292
Magnus, C, 557
Mahnken, J., 558
Manly, J., pi^e 40
Manly Medal, 61, 62, page 39, 40
Mark well his steps ... 106
Marr, (engraver), page 104
Marvin, William T. R., page 124
Mason & Co., 559, page 201
Masonic Medals, page 121
Masonic Temple, Boston, 294
Massamore, George W., page 42, 44
May our country never want props . . . 260,
261, 262, 263
McClellan, Geo. B., 216, 217, 218, 219, page
92. 236
McCoy, John F., page 22, 55, 71
McMahon, page 174
McPherson, 642
Mechanics Literar)' Assqj . . . 341
Medal Club N. Y., 200
Medal press, 632
Medal.s of the Masonic Fraternit)', page 124
Medals with Kosciusko, Lafayette, Franklin,
&c . . . page 92
Medals with the Presidents of the U. S., page
lOI
Medallic Memorials of Washington, (Snowden),
page 24, 112, 222
Memorial of the Washington Cabinet . . . 325
Memorial Hall, 429, 430, 431, 432, page 172,
"73
Meniam, Joseph H., 560, 561, j age 62, 65,
94, 96, 99. '05
Metropolitan carnival . . . 367
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, 342
Mickley, Joseph J., page 47, 69, 76 |
Miflflin, Thomas, page 40
Militar)' Academy U. S., 346
Military and Civil Career, page 39
Military trophy, 281
Mint at Paris, page 30
Mint, U. S., page iii, 11, 12, 13, 15, 24, 30, 35,
45. 46. 47. 55. 68, 74, 108, 109, 118,
134. '37. J46, i8S
Miscellaneous Medals, page 226
Mitchell, F. N., page 140
Mobile Jockey Club . . . 337
Monitor, 1862, 624, page 236
Monk's metal signs, 562
Monmouth, page 179
Monument at Baltimore, 323, page 1 33
Monmouth battle monument . . 450
Monument, corner stone laid . . . 321, 322
Moore's Creek Bridge, 440, 448
Morgan, George T., page vii, 180, 187
Morin, Anthony C, page 140, 151
Morristown, igo
Mt. Holly Paper Co. . . . 563
Mount Vernon, page 61
Mount Vernon Chapter . . . 306
Museum at Vienna, page 52
Naked bust cent, 19, page 10
National monument, 320, 321, 322, page
'33. '34
Natus Feb. XXII. MDCCXXXII . . . 13S
INDEX.
247
Natus 1732 Obiit 1799, 157 -v
Natus Virginiae in America . . . 130, 131, 132
Neo - Eboracensis, 13
New Haven Numis. Soc, 617, page 226
New Jersey Washington cent, 1 1, page 10
New Masonic Temple dedicated . . . 295
New York, 474
New York evacuated . . . 459, 460, 463
New York grand canal . . . 591
N. Y. Medal Club ... 200
New York State Arms, 610, 614
New York Washington cent, 13, page 13 '
Newburg, iSl, 182, 1S3, 193, 4SS. 456, page
86, 87, 179
No compromise with traitors, 490, 491, 492
Non nobis solum . . . 289, 290, 291
Non Vi Virtute Vici, 12, 13, page 12, 13
North Point and Fort McHenry . . . 324
North Wales, 34, 35, 36, page lo
Norwalk memorial, 369, page 75, 148, 152,
161, 189
Not one cent, 470, 471, 472, 532
Not transferable . . . 636
Numismatic and Antiquarian .Society of Phila-
delphia, page vii
/~Vatli of allegiance ... 279
^ Ohio State Arras, 612
Olmsted, Frederick Law, page 150
One cent, i, 6, 15, 16
Ornament of human nature ... 79
OiT, F. B., S64
Our country, 487, 488, 523
Our country and our flag . . . 280
Our Union, 486
paquet, Anthony, C, page 68, 74, 82, 102,
107, 112, 123, 134, 151, iSi
Par Nobile Fratrum, 197, 202
Parmelee, Lorin G., page 16, 17, 19, 20
Parsons, Edward Willis, 639, 640
Parsons, G., 565
Past master's jewel, 31 1, 312, 313, 314
Pater Patria;, 95, 244, 4S4, 571, 642
Patriotic In.icriptions, Signature and Family
Arms, page 1 1 1
Pattern two cents, 37, 38, page 13
Pattern five cents, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. 46,
page 13
Pattern of patriotism . . . 340, 373
Payable by Clark & Harris ... 29
Peace and friendship, page 82
Peace forever, 485
Peace Medal, 57, 58
Peace of 1783, page 36
Peace proclaimed and army disbanded . . . 461
Peale, Charles Willson, page iv, 123
Pearce, Nicholas, page 77
Penna. Museum and School . . . page 173
Pennsylvania Packet, (newspaper), page 40
Pennsylvania State Arms, 6ii
Peoples choice . . . 379
Peoples outfitting store, 506, 507
Perkins, Jacob, page 77
Perseverance 5 extends . . . 638
Peters, Richard, page 40
Petersen . . . 566
Philadelphia Rifle Club, 360
Phillipse manor . . . 376
Pine, Robert Edge, page v
Pius IX, page 174
Plumb, level and square, 307, 308, 309
Presented by the Metropolitan . . . 342
(/
1)
INDEX.
249
Skull and crossbones, 165
Small eagle cent, 16, page 10
Smith, Frederick B., page 58, 61, 62, 64, 65,
67. 70.93. >02. 104. 173
Smith & Hartmann, page 64, 67
Snowden, James Ross, page iii, 21, 24, 35, 45,
55
Society and Award Medals, page 138
Soldiers' Fair Dec. 1864 . . . 365, 366
Soldier's Medal, 620
Soley, George B., page 109, 162, 174, 189, 235
Solomon's Lodge . . . 304
Somrner Islands, 615, 616
Souvenir — Centennial of the surrender ... 451
Sp. marke, 600
Spiel marke, 597
Spielmarke, 608
Spielmarken, page 222
Star, 97, 98, 99, 433, 647
Statue by Henry K. Brown, 127, 146, 248,
317. 3>8. 319. 476. page 133
Statue by Houdon, 126, 145, 315, 316, page
133
Statues, Monuments and Memorials, page 133
Stills, Charles J., page 151
Stoner & Shroyer, 574
Store Cards, page 200
Story & Southworth 575
Strassburger & Nuhn, 576, page 201
Struck & distributed ... 160
Struck in the Centennial Buildings . . . 433
Stuart, Gilbert, page iv, 33, 36, 41, 42, 51, 67,
68, 93, 102, 112, 123, 134, 139, 161,
162, 174, 201, 222
Success lo the United States^ 265, 266, 267
Sufferns, 191
Sullivan's Islanil, 441
32
Sunday schools, page 156, 157
Surrender at Yorktown Va., 452
Surrender of Gen. I^e . . . 625, page 236
'T'alem ferent nullum . . . 289, 317
*■ Tappan, 178, 1 79, 180, 189, page 87
Taylor Co., N. G., 577, 578, 579, 580
Taylor, Zacliar)', page 82
Temperance, page 141, 142, 143
Temperance declaration . . . 328
Temperance fountain, 331
The boys & girls of America ... 417, 41S
The centennial year . . . 427, 440, 441, 442,
443. 444. 445. 446, 447
The Cincinnatus of America . . . 277, 278, 352,
529
The Constitution and the Union, 583
The Constitution is sacredly obligatory . . . 279
The Crystal Palace for the exhibition ... 361
The Declaration of Independence . . . 388, 389
The defender of liberty, 86
The farmer of Mount V'ernon, 339
The Father of his country, 162, 230, 320
The Father of om- country, 93, 234, 272, 273,
353. 366, 387. 541
Tho 6rm friend to peace ... 29
The founder of our Union, 282
The great and good, 357
The hero of American Independence, 88
The hero of freedom ... 79
The hero of Trenton ... 87
The home of Washington ... 114, 115, 116
The looth year of our Independence . . . 413,
414
The land was ours. S5
The Lord's Prayer. 050, 651
250
INDEX.
The lover of peace he espoused the sword . . .
436
The old Hasbrook house . . . 181, 182, 183
The pattern of patriotism . . . 340, 373
The peoples choice . . . 379
The peoples outfitting store . . . 506, 507
Tlie Union is tJie main prop . . . 259
The Union must and shall be preserved, 217,
218, 219, 23s, 236, 237, 238, 239, 249,
250, 278, 481, SSI
The Union must & shall be preser\'ed, 277,
380, 382
The 'Wu; Kington elm, 436
There! John Bull can read ... 391
This medal is striick to commemorate . . . 450
This medal is struck to perpetuate . . . 422, 423
Thomas medal, 163, page 69
Though lost to sight . . . 100, loi
Time increases his fame, 91, page SI
Time is money, 514
To aid St. John's Guild ... 411, 412
To commemorate the loodth anniversary . . .
388, 389. 390. 39", 42s
To commemorate the hundredth . . . 424
To King Alcohol not one cent, 334
To the cause of temperance . . . 334
To the hero's of liberty ... 196
To the Japanese Embassy . . . 368
Tokens, page 190
Tomb, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123. 124,
125, 126, 127, 128
Trenton, 447
Trinity Chapel, New York, page 41
True, B. F., page 1S2, 159
True, and wise, and merciful . . , 306
Trumbull, John, page 32, 33, 36,111, 112,
123, 152, 222
Tuckerman, Henry T., page iv
Tuttle, C. F., 581
Twelve stars, 647
rist anniversary of the Jersey City S. Schools
■ • ■ 372, 373. 374
Twigg Medal, 65, page 41
Two cents, 37, 38
Tyng, Dudley A., page 78
Ugly Head Medal, 89, 90, page 51
Union Agricultural Soc. . . 340
Union for ever, 425, 476, 477, 47S, 479, 480
Union is the main prop . . . 259
Union must and shall be preserv'ed, 217, 218,
219. 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 249, 2S0,
• 277, 278, 380, 382, 481, SSI
United country, 489
U. S. Arsenal, 626
U. S. ^. Co., page 162
United States, 2, 3, 4, 5
United States copper, 467, 468
United States Gazette, (newspaper), page 36
United States Medal, 498, 4.19
United States MiUtary Academy, 346
United States Mint, page iii, 11, 12, 13, 15,
24- i°- 35. 45. 46, 47, 55. 68, 74, 108,
109, iiS, 134, 137, 146, 185
United States of America, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 33, 37, 38, 39. 40, 4'. 42, 43. 44.
45. 46, 4y6, 497
United States of America in commemoration
... 390
United States of America, libertj', 275
United States Sanitary Commission, page 150,
I5«
United States, 1783, 57, 58
United we stand . . . 273, 330, 523
INDEX.
251
Unity of government . . . 227, 264, 370, 379
Unity States of America, i
Urn, 166, 167, 168
■y alley Forge, 175, 176, 177, 188, page 87,
' 179, 180
Valley Forge Centennial, 449
Van Buren, Martin, page 102
Via ad Honorem, 349
Victor Sine Clade, 164
Victoria. Albert . . . page 174, 236
Vigilance, 643, 644, 645, 646
Virtue Liberty & Independence, 274
Vivier, (engraver), page 67, 69, 70
Voce popoli, 7
Voltaire Medal, 78, page 49
Warner 6t Bro., page 181
Warner, Chas. K., 5S2, 583
Warner, Wm. F., 584
Washin. reimit par un rare assemblage ... 78
Washington, 97, 98
Washington and his Masonic compeers, page
121
Washington & Independence, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Washington and Lee University, 345
Washington before Boston, page 27
Washington before Boston Med.il, 47, 48, 49,
page iv, 32, 62, 82
Wasliington Benevolent Society, 327, page 138
Washington bom 1732 . . . 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142
Washington Cabinet of Medals ... 326, page
«34
Washington cent, 10, 22
Washington College Va., 344, page 140
Washington dollar, 28, n
Washington elm, 436
Washington, fit keystone . . . 408
Washington half dollar, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26,
page 10, II
Washington's headquarters Newburgh N. Y.,
456
Washington's headquarters at Tappan, 178,
179, 180
Washington's headquarters at Valley I'orge,
'75. 176, 177
Washington Market Chowder Club,-338
Washington Memorial Medals. (Woodward),
page 56
Washington natus 1732 Obit 1799, 147, 148,
149, 150
Washington Temperance Benev, Soc, 330,
iZ^, 332. ill, page 139
Washington President, 15, i6, 17, iS, 19, 20,
21, 28, 33
Washington's residence ... 113
Washington Society, page 139
Washington star, 97, 98, 99
Washington statue. New York, 127, 146, 317,
318.319
Washington statue, Richmond, . . . 126, 145,
3'5. 316
Washington Temperance Society, 328, 329,
34". 356, page 139
Washington the Father . . . 307, 374, 414, 417,
640
Washington the great D. G., 8, page 10
Washington the great founder . . . 410
Washington's letter to Hamilton, 257
Washington's tomb . . . 124, 125, 126, 127
Washington, Martha, 20^ 209, 413, 414, page
92.94
We agree to abstain from all . . . 328
252
INDEX.
_.ve our hobbies, 635
■ ■ ■..,. ve the tyrant alcohol Uu K-
333
Wibb, (engraver), page 50
Wjbster, Daniel, 210, 211, page 28, 92
Westwood, (engraver), page 50
Westwood copper shell, 82
Westwood Medal, 80, 81, page 50, 54
While we enjoy the fruit . . . 107
A\Tiitemarsh, 187
Whiteplains, 185, 445
Wliom all do honor . . . 104, 105
Wideawakes, 384
Wightman. J., 585
William, Emperor of Gemiimy, page 174
Williams, Daniel, 586
Wilson's Medal, 587
Wisdom virtue & patriotism, 84
With courage and fidelity ... 80, Si
Wolfe Clark & Spies, 588
Wolfe Spies & Clark, 589, SQO, 591, 592
Wood, Isaac F., page 46, 54, 93, It 6, 122, 125,
128, 134, I3S- "36, 143. >S2. 168. '69,
177, [79, 180
Wood's monument medal, 321, 322
Woodgate & Co., 593
Woodward, W. Elliott, page iii, 53, 56
Words spoken by John Hancock ... 39 1
Wright &; Bale, 594, page 41, 93
Wright & Bale Medal, 74, 75
Wright, Charles C, page 32, 41, $2, 61, 67,.
68, 93, 123, 124, 162, 181, 226
Wright, Joseph, page iv, v, 40, 41, 51, 78, 102,,
III, 151, 180
Wright, Patience, page 40
Wyon, George, page 41
Wyon Medal, 66, 67
Wyon, Thomas, page 41
Yorktown, 451, 452, 453, 454, page 179,
180
Yorktown monumeni, 453
Yale School of the Fine Arts, page 152
Yonkers incorp . . . 376
I3t. R^i Infantry . . . 359, 377
2 1st. anniversary of the Jersey City Sunday
Schools . . . 372, 373, 374
47lh. anniversary of the Brooklyn S. S. Union
• • • 37«.page 123
looth. anniversary of the Declaration ... 415,
4t6, 448
lOoth year of our National Independence, 293,,
371
1775 - 100 years - 1S75 - 309. 321. 322. 43^^
437. <i3'
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